Chiles

Chili peppers are indigenous to the New World. Native cuisine used them to add heat and flavor to food. European explorers (who called pretty much every new spice "pepper") spread chiles to Europe and Asia, where they were soon integrated into many ethnic cuisines. There are as many kinds of chili pepper as places they're grown, from the mildest paprika pepper to the fiery hot habenero. Heat levels are ranked on the Scoville scale. The crushed red chili flakes used as pizza topping rank between 20,000 and 40,000; richly flavorful ancho goes as low as 1000 Scoville units, and habenero burns out at 200,000.

The Spice House carries a range of whole and ground dried chiles, from mild ancho to fiery habenero, jolokia, and scorpion peppers. Curious about how chili pepper heat levels compare? Check out this handy chart!

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Products

Aji Amarillo Peruvian Chile

This golden yellow chile from Peru has a sunny, delicious flavor to match its beautiful color. It has sweet fruity notes and a moderate... Size Options

$7.27 Glass jar, 1/2 cup (wt. 2.75 oz)

Aleppo Pepper

These bright, fruity Aleppo chili flakes have a tangy flavor and moderate heat, making them an excellent choice anywhere pepper flakes... Size Options

$6.15 Glass jar, 1/2 cup (wt. 2 oz)

Ancho Chile Peppers, Ground

This richly flavored ancho chile powder has a deliciously raisiny, fruity taste and very little heat. This ground chili pepper makes a... Size Options

$4.47 Glass jar, 1/2 cup (wt. 2.75 oz)

Ancho Chile Peppers, Whole

A dried version of poblano peppers, the have an earthy, raisiny flavor a low heat level, making them a wonderful base for mole, chili,... Size Options

$5.03 Resealable bag, 4 ounce

Bell Peppers, Green

Dried green peppers are colorful, sweet, and have a concentrated flavor. These tangy green diced pieces are wonderful in soups and stews,... Size Options

$4.47 Glass jar, 1/2 cup (wt. 1 oz)

Bell Peppers, Mixed

Dried bell peppers are colorful, sweet, and have a concentrated flavor. This mix of bright red and green diced pieces is wonderful in... Size Options

$4.47 Glass jar, 1/2 cup (wt. 1 oz)

Bell Peppers, Red

Dried bell peppers are colorful, sweet, and have a concentrated flavor. These bright red diced pieces are wonderful in soups and stews,... Size Options

$4.47 Glass jar, 1/2 cup (wt. 1 oz)

California Sweet Paprika

California paprika has a beautiful deep red color and a faint lemony topnote. It’s a great choice for garnishes, and the earthy, fruity... Size Options

$5.03 Glass jar, 1/2 cup (wt. 2.5 oz)

Canned Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce

These soft chipotle peppers in a delicious Mexican-style adobo sauce are ready be added to any dish that needs a smoky heat. Puree or... Size Options

$5.03 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

Cayenne Pepper, Ground, 40,000 SHU

Cayenne pepper spice is the hottest ground red pepper we sell; at 40,000 scoville heat units, it’s extremely hot! A little bit adds a... Size Options

$5.59 Glass jar, 1/2 cup (wt. 2 oz)

Cayenne Pepper, Organic

This organic cayenne pepper powder has all the heat and flavor of our conventional cayenne spice; at 40,000 Scoville heat units, it’s... Size Options

$6.71 Glass jar, 1/2 cup (wt. 2.5 oz)

Chile de Arbol Peppers

Chile De Arbol Peppers are beautiful little red chilies whose name, pepper tree, comes from the woody stem attached to its pod. They... Size Options

$4.80 Resealable bag, 4 ounce

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Our Crushed Red Pepper Flakes have a medium heat without being overwhelming. They are often used as a table condiment, adding a pleasant... Size Options

$3.91 Glass jar, 1/2 cup (wt. 1.5 oz)

Ghost Peppers, Bhut Jolokia Hot Chiles

These fiery chilies have several names, including Naga Jolokia, Bhut Jolokia, and poison pepper, but are best known in the US as Ghost... Size Options

$4.47 Resealable bag, 0.5 ounce

Guajillo Chile Peppers, Ground

Guajillo chilies are one of the most commonly used chilies in Mexican cuisine. With a bright, tangy flavor and a moderate fruity heat,... Size Options

$5.59 Glass jar, 1/2 cup (wt. 2 oz)

Guajillo Chile Peppers, Whole

Guajillo chilies are one of the most commonly used chilies in Mexican cuisine. With a bright, tangy flavor and a moderate fruity heat,... Size Options

$5.25 Resealable bag, 4 ounce

Habanero Chile Peppers, Ground

Packing a fiery punch, habanero is an essential flavor in Caribbean cuisine. Clocking in at a scorching 200,000 Scoville units, this... Size Options

$8.95 Glass jar, 1/2 cup (wt. 2 oz)

Habanero Chile Peppers, Whole

Packing a fiery punch, habaneros are essential to Caribbean cuisine. These fruity peppers clock in at a scorching 200,000 Scoville units,... Size Options

$2.79 Resealable bag, 0.5 ounce

Harissa

Harissa is a common North African condiment made from chilies, oil, garlic, and spices. This traditional harissa is made on the Mahjoub... Size Options

$12.31 traditional

Hungarian Paprika, Half-Sharp

Half-sharp Hungarian paprika is a spicier, hotter version of Hungarian sweet paprika. Use it in place of sweet paprika anywhere you want... Size Options

$5.03 Glass jar, 1/2 cup (wt. 2.5 oz)

Hungarian Paprika, Sweet

Sweet Hungarian paprika has a fruity, sweet pepper flavor without heat - it's not just a pretty garnishing color! The rich earthy taste... Size Options

$5.03 Glass jar, 1/2 cup (wt. 2.5 oz)

Jalapeno Chile Peppers, Diced

Jalapenos are one of the most popular peppers in the chili family, with a clean, sharp heat that compliments other flavors and dissipates... Size Options

$3.35 Glass jar, 1/2 cup (wt. 1/2 oz)

Jalapeno Chile Peppers, Ground

Jalapenos are one of the most popular peppers in the chili family, with a clean, sharp heat that compliments other flavors and dissipates... Size Options

$6.71 Glass jar, 1/2 cup (wt. 2 oz)

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Morita Chipotle Chile Peppers, Ground

Ground from the popular Morita variety of chipotle pepper, this deep red powder has a moderate heat and a wonderfully rich fruity, smoky... Size Options

$7.27 Glass jar, 1/2 cup (wt. 2.75 oz)

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Morita Chipotle Chile Peppers, Whole

These gorgeous fruity peppers have a rich smoky taste, with moderate heat and a bright, sweet flavor reminiscent of raspberry and tomato.... Size Options

$5.59 Resealable bag, 2 ounce

Mulato Dried Chili Peppers

Mulato chilies, one of the three peppers that form the “holy trinity” of Mexican cooking, are produced from poblano peppers that are... Size Options

$5.03 Resealable bag, 4 ounce

New Mexican "Anaheim" Chile Peppers, Ground

Also known as Anaheim peppers, New Mexican chilies have a mild heat with a pungent, sweet, earthy flavor that’s wonderful in mole,... Size Options

$5.03 Glass jar, 1/2 cup (wt. 2 oz)

New Mexican "Anaheim" Chile Peppers, Whole

Also known as Anaheim peppers, these chilies have a mild heat with a pungent, sweet, earthy flavor that’s wonderful in mole, enchilada... Size Options

$5.03 Resealable bag, 4 ounce

New Mexican Green Chile Powder

Green New Mexican chile is a wonderful addition for sauces, salsas, a great variety of marinades, burritos, tamales, flautas, or tostadas. Size Options

$7.27 Glass jar, 1/2 cup (wt. 2.75 oz)

Pasilla Negro Chile Peppers

Pasillas are one of the most popular chilies in Mexico, teaming up with ancho and mulato to form the “holy trinity” used for moles.... Size Options

$5.59 Resealable bag, 2 ounce

Piri-Piri Chile Peppers

These bright red chilis are nicknamed African Red Devil for their fiery heat, hitting 175,000 Scoville units. They have a bright tangy... Size Options

$25.75 Resealable bag, african bird's eye 16 ounce

Scorpion Peppers, Trinidad Moruga

Averaging 1.2 million Scoville Heat Units, this fiery little pepper is one of the World’s Hottest Pepper. Their tangy, fruity flavor will... Size Options

$6.16 Resealable bag, trinidad moruga (0.5 ounce)

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Smoked Spanish Paprika, Hot, Pimenton de la Vera Picante

This richly flavored paprika has an earthy, fruity taste and a surprising kick of heat and of course smoke. The deeply smoky flavor is... Size Options

$6.15 Glass jar, 1/2 cup (wt. 2.5 oz)

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Smoked Spanish Paprika, Sweet, Pimenton de la Vera Dulce

This intensely flavorful paprika is a great way to add smoky flavor without heat. It has a rich, fruity, earthy flavor, perfect in... Size Options

$6.15 Glass jar, 1/2 cup (wt. 2.5 oz)

Sriracha Powder

Everyone’s favorite fiery Asian sauce, now in a convenient dry form! The powdered sriracha seasoning has more of the sweet chili notes,... Size Options

$7.83 Glass jar, 1/2 cup (wt. 2.5 oz)

Tien Tsin Chinese Hot Red Chile Peppers

Great for adding to Szechwan and Hunan style cuisine, these little peppers can be thrown right into a stir fry. Size Options

$5.03 Resealable bag, 4 ounce

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Urfa Biber, Isot Chile Pepper

Notes of raisin, chocolate, and a dash of pipe tobacco, along with a little kick of heat make up the flavor profile of these Turkish... Size Options

$5.59 Glass jar, 1/2 cup (wt. 2 oz)

Vulcan's Fire Salt

This hot powdered salt is so terrific, we decided to name it in honor of the Roman god of fire, Vulcan. As the name implies, expect a ... Size Options

$5.59 Glass jar, 1/2 cup (2.25 oz)