# Chipotle

Also known as Chipotle Pepper, Chipotle Chile, Chilpotle, Smoked Jalapeño, Chipotle Morita, Chipotle Meco.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Chipotle is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Chihuahua, Mexico. Capsi’s sourced range is 4,671–23,115 SHU (Lab-verified; typical 13,893). Flavor is smoky, earthy, sweet, spicy. Used for adobo sauce, salsas, marinades, BBQ sauces, soups and stews. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.

## Heat sources

- 23,115 SHU · Lab-verified
  L. Orellana-Escobedo, L.E. Garcia-Amezquita, G.I. Olivas, J.J. Ornelas-Paz, D.R. Sepulveda (2013) CyTA - Journal of Food · HPLC
  DOI: 10.1080/19476337.2012.716082
  https://doi.org/10.1080/19476337.2012.716082

- 4,671 SHU · Lab-verified
  L. Orellana-Escobedo, L.E. Garcia-Amezquita, G.I. Olivas, J.J. Ornelas-Paz, D.R. Sepulveda (2013) CyTA - Journal of Food · HPLC
  DOI: 10.1080/19476337.2012.716082
  https://doi.org/10.1080/19476337.2012.716082

- 1,800–25,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  OFI / Olam Spices · HPLC
  https://shop.ofi.com/media/PDF/411104_Chili_Pepper_Chipotle_STM_Spec_2019_01_15.pdf

- 2,500–8,000 SHU · Unverified
  Chipotle Pepper: Heat, Flavor, Ingredient Pairings
  https://pepperscale.com/chipotle-pepper/

## Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

## Page sources

- [https://pepperscale.com/chipotle-pepper/](https://pepperscale.com/chipotle-pepper/)
- [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chipotle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chipotle)
- [https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/medium-heat-chili-peppers/chipotle-chili-peppers/](https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/medium-heat-chili-peppers/chipotle-chili-peppers/)
- [https://www.diversivore.com/the-pantry/chipotle-peppers/](https://www.diversivore.com/the-pantry/chipotle-peppers/)

## FAQ
### How hot is Chipotle?

Capsi’s sourced range is 4,671–23,115 SHU (Lab-verified; typical 13,893). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does Chipotle taste like?

Rich, deep smoke with earthy undertones, subtle sweetness, and a balanced medium spiciness. Morita varieties tend to be slightly sweeter and fruitier; meco varieties deliver a more intense, complex smokiness. The heat lingers but remains approachable compared to superhots.

### How do I grow Chipotle?

Chipotle: about 80 days to maturity, subtropical to warm temperate climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Chipotle?

Jalapeño (fresh, no smoke), Ancho chile (milder, sweeter), Smoked paprika (milder smoke), Cayenne (heat without smoke)

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/chipotle
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data