
Chipotle Morita Chile Peppers
Also Known As: Black and Red Chile Peppers or Chipotle Chili Peppers
Origin: Mexican
Ingredients: Chipotle Black and Red Chile Peppers
Taste and Aroma: Full flavored, hot and slightly sweet.
Uses: Southwestern cooking, salsa, rice, meat, beans, nachos and sauces.
Substitutes: Habanero Chile Peppers, Guajillo Chile Peppers, Arbol Chile Peppers, Smoked Serrano Chile Peppers, Chipotle Pepper Flakes, Chipotle Pepper Ground or Chipotle Brown Chile Peppers
Fun Fact: The Morita Chile Pepper is extremely versatile, making it the most common Chipotle Pepper in the United States.
Health Values:
-May improve digestion by stimulating secretions in the stomach
-May help reduce high blood pressure
-May help reduce high cholesterol
-May help clear a stuffed nose by irritating the mucus membranes
-May help protect against some types of cancer
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and is for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.