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Maui Onions
Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Seasons/Availability
Dried California peppers are typically available throughout the year.
Description/Taste
Anaheims are the California produce industry's name for the New Mexican pod type. When Anaheim chiles turn red and are dried, they are called California chiles. California chiles are mild in comparison to other chiles. Dried California chiles are a shiny dark red. They're mildly pungent, ranging on average from 2 to 3 out of 10 on the Scoville heat scale.
Nutritional Value
Dried California chiles are rich in vitamin A.
Applications
Use for mild red enchilada sauce, in the red sauce for a tamale filling, or in stews and soups. Dry in a 300-degree oven, remove stem, seeds, and veins, and grind into powder to flavor sauces, stews, chili,and create spice rubs for proteins.
Geography/History
As fresh Anaheim chiles, these were named for their original growing region in Anaheim, California.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Dried California peppers are typically available throughout the year.
Description/Taste
Anaheims are the California produce industry's name for the New Mexican pod type. When Anaheim chiles turn red and are dried, they are called California chiles. California chiles are mild in comparison to other chiles. Dried California chiles are a shiny dark red. They're mildly pungent, ranging on average from 2 to 3 out of 10 on the Scoville heat scale.
Nutritional Value
Dried California chiles are rich in vitamin A.
Applications
Use for mild red enchilada sauce, in the red sauce for a tamale filling, or in stews and soups. Dry in a 300-degree oven, remove stem, seeds, and veins, and grind into powder to flavor sauces, stews, chili,and create spice rubs for proteins.
Geography/History
As fresh Anaheim chiles, these were named for their original growing region in Anaheim, California.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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