The Chocolate Chile de Arbol is a bold new twist on a classic Mexican pepper. Developed by Steve Bender at Innovation Acre, this variety was created by crossing the traditional Chile de Arbol with the rich, smoky Thunder Chocolate Cayenne—resulting in a stunning brown pepper with unforgettable flavor.
The Chocolate Chile de Arbol retains the slender, elongated shape of its parent, but its deep chocolate-brown skin signals a new level of complexity. It has fiery heat, similar to the original Chile de Arbol, but layered with the earthy depth and subtle cocoa-like notes inherited from the Thunder Chocolate Cayenne. The result is a pepper that’s as beautiful as it is flavorful. Perfect for salsas, hot sauces, spice blends, and dried pepper flakes, this variety shines when toasted or smoked, amplifying its naturally rich undertones.
The Chocolate Chile de Arbol pepper typically ranges from 20,000 to 40,000 Scoville Heat Units, placing it comfortably within the medium-hot category while offering more depth than its traditional counterpart.
