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Description/Taste
Red Fresno chile peppers are petite but plump thumb-sized conically shaped chiles. Their skin, smooth, firm and waxy with a glossy sheen. Their flesh contains a cottony membrane which bears numerous creamy white seeds. These seeds can be dried and used to grow future crops of the chiles. Fresno chile peppers are considered a hot chile, with flavor and heat similar to that of a jalapeno or a serrano chile. Though the seeds are hot, the flesh's cross ribs and membrane contain the compound called capsaicinoid. This single compound is responsible for the chile's heat. As the seeds cling to the ribs and membrane they inherently absorb the heat of the capsaicinoid. The Red Fresno is categorized as a hot pepper ranking between 2,500 to 8,000 units on the Scoville index. Cooking Fresno chiles brings out a smoky sweetness that is not found in its raw form.
Seasons/Availability
Red Fresno chile peppers are available year-round, with peak season late summer through fall.
Current Facts
Red Fresno chile peppers AKA chile Caribe or chile Cera, are a mature Fresno chile pepper. It is a perennial chile pepper grown primarily as an annual. Fresno chiles are of the species, Capsicum annuum, a species of chiles native to South America. They are also the same species as jalapenos, though a different cultivar and often mistaken for jalapenos. Fresno chiles are used as a fresh market hot chile or as a canning pepper. When canned or bottled they are often simply labeled, "hot chile peppers", leaving no reference to variety. Fresno chiles do not have a home in the dried chile market as their flesh is too thick to endure the air-drying process successfully.
Nutritional Value
Fresno chiles have an incredible amount of nutritional and health benefits. Chilies are packed with Vitamins A and B, have been shown to reduce blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels and prevent blood clots, control blood sugar/insulin levels after meals, possibly effectively preventing Type 2 Diabetes and are essentially calorie free. Studies have shown they may prevent prostate cancer by actually convincing cancer cells to kill themselves through a process called apoptosis. Capsaicin, the compound behind the chili's heat, is an anti-inflammatory agent as well as a natural pain reliever. Chile peppers such as the Red Fresno are also calorie free and increase metabolic rates.
Applications
Fresno chile peppers can be used as an accompaniment to dishes or as the main ingredient. They can be added to salsas, used in relishes, fire roasted and stuffed with cheeses, potatoes, seafood and meat. The can be used as a topping for tostadas, burgers, sausages and hot dogs. Fresno chiles can be used in recipes that you would otherwise consider jalapenos or serranos. They can be added to ceviches and marinades, used as the base for sauces such as romanesco and rojo cream sauces.
Geography/History
The Fresno chile is a rather young variety of chile. It was developed and released for commercial cultivation by Clarence Brown in 1952. Brown named the chile "Fresno" in honor of Fresno, California. Brown is also credited for developing the smaller conical "Cascabella" chile. Fresno chiles prefer warm to hot and dry climates with long sunny summer days and cool nights for optimal growing conditions. They are grown throughout California, specifically the San Joaquin Valley, which is considered the most productive agricultural region in the world.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| The Bellows | San Marcos CA | 619-395-6325 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| ARHE Cuisine Corporation | San Diego CA | 619-564-8970 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Smoothie Rider | San Diego CA | 858-208-0774 |
| Bottega Americano | San Diego CA | 858-326-1588 |
| Jamul Indian Village Dev.Co:Hollywood Casino Jamul | Jamul CA | 619-315-2250 x2 |
| Royal Stone | San Diego CA | 858-361-1801 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Flour & Barley | San Diego CA | 619-344-2900 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Stone Brewing Commissary | Escondido CA | 760-294-7866 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-3700 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 415-305-0399 |
| Red Card Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-291-8030 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Beesalt Balcony | Del Mar CA | 972-567-2396 |
| Craft Burger | Carlsbad CA | 760-453-7974 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| Coin-Op Game Room | San Diego CA | 818-448-0129 |
| Stehly Farms Market | San Diego CA | 760-730-9300 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Bikram's Students | San Diego CA | 619-220-6811 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Baby Clydesdale LLC | San Diego CA | 760-613-5027 |
| Prepkitchen Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-7737 |
| Just Call Us Catering | San Diego CA | 858-461-3674 |
| Alchemy Catering | San Diego CA | 619-253-8311 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-222-8787 |
| The Land & Water Company | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5263 |
| Searsucker Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-5700 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Empire House Urban Palate | San Diego CA | 619-688-9283 |
| Real Food & Spirits | Solana Beach CA | 858-793-7325 |
| Neighborhood Burger Wine and Beer | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Florent | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Rimel's Rotisserie-Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-755-0000 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Waypoint Public | San Diego CA | 619-255-8778 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| The Ballroom | San Diego CA | 858-925-9089 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 858-754-9173 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Rubicon Deli Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-488-3354 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Luke Holwerda | San Diego CA | 616-885-0141 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| The Brew Project (Bar) | San Diego CA | 425-268-0349 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-255-2491 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| The Patio on Goldfinch (Mission Hills) | San Diego CA | 619-501-5090 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Stella Public House | San Diego CA | 512-799-6462 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Georges at the Cove Bar | San Diego CA | 858-454-5702 |
| The Oceanaire Miscellaneous | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-501-0030 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-530-1885 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-260-1411 |
| The Brew Project | San Diego CA | 425-268-0349 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Currant | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-255-4100 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| The Curious Fork | Solana Beach CA | 650-468-6195 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2970 |
| Prepkitchen Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-247-0394 |
| Vitality Tap Carmel Valley | San Diego CA | 858-925-7030 |
| Saffron Thai LLC | San Diego CA | 619-574-7737 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| The Barrel Room | San Diego CA | 858-673-7512 |
| Jarod Farver | San Diego CA | 480-329-8820 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Bubbas Smokehouse BBQ | La Jolla CA | 858-551-4227 |
| Kindred | San Diego CA | 858-342-3609 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Eco Caters | San Diego CA | 858-246-6129 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Pueblo (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-490-6298 |
| The Miller's Table | Oceanside CA | 310-694-4091 |
| Davanti Enoteca India St. | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
| The Crack Shack | San Diego CA | 619-269-9036 |
| Entwined Bistro & Wine Bar | Escondido CA | 760-705-1556 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Bistro 65 | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Rubicon Deli-UTC | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Bull & Grain | San Diego CA | 619-546-9122 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Pueblo | San Diego CA | 858-490-6298 |
| Green Flash Gastro | San Diego CA | 760-607-2123 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
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Tasting Room Del Mar
Near Del Mar, California, United StatesAbout 42 days ago, 8/18/16 Spotter's comments : Red Fresno Chile Peppers spotted at Tasting Room Del Mar. Yellowtail Crudo, Red Fresno Pepper Broth Safeway Near Mount Vernon, Washington, United States About 55 days ago, 8/05/16 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 57 days ago, 8/03/16 Spotter's comments : Red Fresno Chile Peppers spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. Food Lion Plantation Rd., Roanoke, VA Near Cloverdale, Virginia, United States About 374 days ago, 9/21/15 Kroger Valley Gateway Dr. Roanoke, VA Near Cloverdale, Virginia, United States About 538 days ago, 4/10/15 |
