Chile pepper pods are, technically, berries. When used fresh, they are most often prepared and eaten like a vegetable. Whole pods can be dried and then crushed or ground into chile powder that is used as a spice or seasoning. Chilies can be dried to prolong their shelf life. Chile peppers can also be preserved by brining, immersing the pods in oil, or by pickling. This chile is also called Bird Pepper, because it is consumed and spread by wild birds. It is a tiny fruit, (pequeno in Spanish means tiny) measuring only ½ to ¾ inches . It has a smokiness to it that is quite tasty, mixed with levels of heat and fruitiness. It does have a similar underlying taste as the chiltepin (maybe slightly fruitier). Common uses include pickling, salsas, sauces, soups, and vinegars.

• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 Pounds
• UPC ‏ : ‎ 741435950736
• Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Gourmet Market
• Units ‏ : ‎ 16.0 Ounce