Organic Anaheim Peppers

Anaheim peppers are a mild chili pepper, originating from Anaheim, California. They are a cultivar of the New Mexico pepper and have a long, slender shape with a glossy green skin that ripens to red. They are typically harvested when green and used fresh or dried.

Anaheim peppers are primarily used to add a mild, slightly sweet, and earthy flavor to foods. They are common in Mexican and Southwestern cuisine, often found in salsas, dips, enchiladas, and stuffed pepper dishes. Their mild heat makes them versatile for various savory applications.

Anaheim peppers are a natural food ingredient and are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food. They are a source of vitamins A and C, and contain capsaicin, which gives chili peppers their heat and has been studied for various health effects. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated capsaicinoids, but no specific evaluations for Anaheim peppers as a whole ingredient are typically highlighted. Evidence on health benefits or risks is generally associated with chili peppers as a food group.