Guajillo Chile Peppers

Guajillo Chile PeppersAlso Known As: Chile Guajillo or Guajillo PeppersOrigin: PeruIngredients: Guajillo Chile PeppersTaste and Aroma: At around 5,000 scoville units, Guajillos are one of the more mild chile peppers. Guajillos are smoky, tangy, rich, warm and complex.Uses: Salsa, sauces, Mexican cuisine, enchiladas, guajillo paste and meat. Substitutes:Smoked Serrano Chile Peppers, Cascabel Chile Peppers, Chipotle Brown Chile Peppers, Chipotle Morita Chile Peppers or Habanero Chile PeppersFun Fact: Guajillo Chile Peppers are one of the most common chile peppers used in authentic Mexican cuisine. 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 cancerThis information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and is for educational purposes only. This information is not i