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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.
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Secret Table | Solana Beach CA | 858-356-4054 |
| Soda & Swine Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-501-9989 |
| Clara Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Urge Gastropub and Whiskey Bank - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 858-395-8809 |
| Ocean Beach Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-729-4045 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-795-3299 |
| The Crack Shack Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa CA | 619-450-7978 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Cow by Bear | San Diego CA | 415-565-9989 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Pacific Beach Ale House | San Diego CA | 858-581-2337 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Ceviche House - San Diego Ave | San Diego CA | 619-454-0699 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| The LOT (Fashion Island) | Newport Beach CA | 949-281-0069 |
| Urge Gastropub (San Marcos) | San Marcos CA | 760-555-5555 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| Project Bar and Grill | San Diego CA | 425-268-0349 |
| The Glass Door | San Diego CA | 619-544-0164 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Barrel Republic Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Saffron Thai LLC | San Diego CA | 619-574-7737 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Viejas Casino Locale | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| BeerFish | San Diego CA | 619-363-2337 |
| Ironside Events | San Diego CA | 312-852-6308 |
| Himitsu | La Jolla CA | 858-345-0220 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Waypoint Public | San Diego CA | 619-255-8778 |
| Coin-Op Game Room | San Diego CA | 818-448-0129 |
| Root Cellar Catering Co. | San Diego CA | 760-846-2092 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-458-9929 |
| Hilton San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-231-4040 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 917-969-9500 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Cucina Enoteca (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Berry Good Food Foundation | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-574-6878 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Empire House Urban Palate | San Diego CA | 619-688-9283 |
| The Patio Marketplace | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Rustic Root (5th & J) | San Diego | 619-232-1747 |
| Tahona Bar | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| West Root | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| 10 Barrel Brewing Co. | San Diego CA | 619-886-2743 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-501-0030 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-940-6456 |
| Jalisco Cantina | Oceanside CA | 760-429-1679 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Vue | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| The Go Go Truck | San Diego CA | 401-837-1740 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-398-3100 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-255-4100 |
| Soda & Swine North Park | San Diego CA | 619-269-7632 |
| Prepkitchen La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-875-7737 |
| Fireside by The Patio | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| The Crack Shack LA | Los Angeles CA | 619-520-4793 |
| Cantina Mayahuel | San Diego CA | 619-283-6292 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Hundred Proof | San Diego CA | 619-501-6404 |
| Searsucker Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-5700 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Eco Caters Organics | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Barrel Republic Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-435-0042 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Pascucci Pasta | San Diego CA | 619-285-8000 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Birds Eye Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 760-815-4299 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Ad Libitum | San Diego CA | 909-938-9580 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-637-2222 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Lauberge Del MarLauberge | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| The Barrel Room | San Diego CA | 858-673-7512 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Rimel's Rotisserie-Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-755-0000 |
| WaterBar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Dominic's Table | La Jolla CA | 858-352-6811 |
| Cueva Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-6612 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 310-407-9937 |
| Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| The Crack Shack Pasadena | Pasadena CA | 619-520-4793 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Beesalt Balcony | Del Mar CA | 972-567-2396 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-222-8787 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Savory Moment | 14420 Rios Canyon Rd. El Cajon | 619-633-8863 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| The Wooden Spoon | Escondido CA | 760-445-2816 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| The Bellows | San Marcos CA | 619-395-6325 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| Wrench and Rodent | Oceanside CA | 760-840-1976 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-260-1411 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| The LOT (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-987-9537 |
| Vitality Tap Carmel Valley | San Diego CA | 858-925-7030 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Town & Country Cold Prep | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 ex |
| Biga | San Diego CA | 949-295-4377 |
| West Pac Noodle Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-6892 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
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Vista Farmers Market
Near Vista, California, United StatesAbout 479 days ago, 7/29/17 Spotter's comments : Red Fresno Chile Peppers spotted at Vista Farmers Market. 
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Ruth Jaime
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesJ.F. Organics 909-395-7258 About 496 days ago, 7/12/17 Spotter's comments : Red Fresno Chile Peppers spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. 
Apple Market Ocean Beach
Near Coronado, California, United StatesAbout 547 days ago, 5/22/17 Spotter's comments : Red Fresno Chile Peppers spotted at Apple Market Ocean Beach . |
