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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.
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 310-407-9937 |
| The Crack Shack LA | Los Angeles CA | 619-520-4793 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Madison High School | San Diego CA | 858-496-8410 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-501-0030 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-795-3299 |
| Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 ex |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Barrel Republic Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-435-0042 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Brandon Matzek- Blogger | San Diego CA | 800-221-9730 |
| BeerFish | San Diego CA | 619-363-2337 |
| Craft House | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
| Saffron Thai La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-263-4224 |
| Moto Deli Sandwich Co (Leucadia) | Leucadia Ca | 619-892-0553 |
| Born & Raised (Events) | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Bay Park Fish Company | San Diego CA | 619-276-3474 |
| Two Seven Eight | San Diego CA | 619-278-0080 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Chosen Foods | San Diego CA | 8776742244 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Spoutable | San Diego CA | 619-743-7491 |
| Urge Gastropub (San Marcos) | San Marcos CA | 760-555-5555 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Storyhouse Spirits | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| The Wooden Spoon | Escondido CA | 760-445-2816 |
| Saffron Thai LLC | San Diego CA | 619-574-7737 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Fifty-Two East | Santee CA | 6193340752 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| The Bellows | San Marcos CA | 619-395-6325 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Pascucci Pasta | San Diego CA | 619-285-8000 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-260-1411 |
| Volcano Rabbit | San Diego CA | 619-232-8226 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-222-8787 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church | San Diego CA | 858-487-0811 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| The Glass Door | San Diego CA | 619-544-0164 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
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| Cueva Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-6612 |
| Himitsu | La Jolla CA | 858-345-0220 |
| Vitality Tap Carmel Valley | San Diego CA | 858-925-7030 |
| Homestead Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-209-0149 |
| The Barrel Room | San Diego CA | 858-673-7512 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Coin-Op Game Room | San Diego CA | 818-448-0129 |
| Churchill's Pub and Grille | San Marcos CA | 760-471-8773 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Fireside by The Patio | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| The Crack Shack Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa CA | 619-450-7978 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Hornblower Cruises | San Diego CA | 619-686-8733 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Biga | San Diego CA | 949-295-4377 |
| 10 Barrel Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-886-2743 |
| The Crack Shack Pasadena | Pasadena CA | 619-520-4793 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Marriot Courtyard Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-291-5270 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Soda & Swine North Park | San Diego CA | 619-269-7632 |
| The LOT (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-987-9537 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Cucina Enoteca (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Comercializadora de Especialdides | Ensenada Baja California | 646-128-7028 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-637-2222 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-458-9929 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| Tiger Tiger | San Diego CA | 619-764-5475 |
| Beachside Bar and Grill | Encinitas CA | 949-235-5863 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| The Go Go Truck | San Diego CA | 401-837-1740 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen 2 | Vista CA | 760-630-4311 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Jalisco Cantina | Oceanside CA | 760-429-1679 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Ocean Beach Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-729-4045 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Barrel Republic Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| The LOT (Fashion Island) | Newport Beach CA | 949-281-0069 |
| Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
| Waypoint Public | San Diego CA | 619-255-8778 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Eddie V's Prime Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-615-0281 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Vue | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-940-6456 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
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Central Market
Near Austin, Texas, United StatesAbout 43 days ago, 4/11/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh Red Fresno peppers! 
Lazy Acres Natural Market
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 89 days ago, 2/24/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh! 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 90 days ago, 2/23/19 Sharer's comments : fresh! 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 181 days ago, 11/24/18 Sharer's comments : Red Fresno Chile Peppers spotted at Specialty Produce. 
Vista Farmers Market
Near Vista, California, United StatesAbout 664 days ago, 7/29/17 Sharer's comments : Red Fresno Chile Peppers spotted at Vista Farmers Market. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Ruth Jaime
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesJ.F. Organics 909-395-7258 About 681 days ago, 7/12/17 Sharer's comments : Red Fresno Chile Peppers spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. |
