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The **cascabel chile** (*Capsicum annuum*) is a small, round dried pepper whose name means “rattle” in Spanish, referring to the distinctive sound its loose seeds

The **Anaheim pepper** (*Capsicum annuum*) is one of the most versatile and widely grown chili peppers in the United States. These large, mild peppers grow

The **poblano pepper** (*Capsicum annuum*) is the cornerstone of Mexican cuisine and one of the most important peppers in the culinary world. These large, dark

The **Padron pepper** (*Capsicum annuum*) is a small Spanish pepper famous for its role in one of the most iconic tapas dishes: pimientos de Padron.

The **bell pepper** (*Capsicum annuum*) is the only pepper in the Capsicum family that produces no capsaicin, making it the mildest pepper available. Native to

The **pasilla chile** (*Capsicum annuum*) is a long, slender dried pepper essential to Mexican cuisine, particularly the complex mole negro of Oaxaca. The name “pasilla”

The **shishito pepper** (*Capsicum annuum*) is a small, wrinkled Japanese pepper that has taken the American food scene by storm. Named for the resemblance of

The **banana pepper** (*Capsicum annuum*) gets its name from its elongated, curved shape and bright yellow color that closely resembles a banana. These mild peppers

The **pepperoncini** (*Capsicum annuum*) is a mild Italian pepper known for its wrinkled skin, tangy flavor, and gentle heat. These slender peppers grow 2 to