A mild, deeply flavorful dried chile with notes of raisin, plum, cocoa, and subtle earthiness. Ideal for moles, sauces, stews, marinades, and signature house bases. Rehydrates smoothly and blends into a rich, warm, mildly sweet flavor foundation for high‑volume production. Applications: moles, sauces, stews, marinades, braises Profile: mild heat (500–1,500 SHU), fruity, cocoa, earthy Use cases: rehydrate, blend, simmer, grind Format: whole dried pods for maximum flavor retention