# Guajillo

Also known as Guajillo Chile, Chile Guajillo, Dried Mirasol.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Guajillo is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Zacatecas (primary producer) and central-northern Mexico, Mexico. Capsi’s sourced range is 961–69,210 SHU (Lab-verified; typical 35,086). Flavor is fruity, sweet, earthy, tangy, berry-like. Used for moles, salsas, marinades, soups, stews. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.

## Heat sources

- 961–2,318 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

- 12,546–69,210 SHU · Lab-verified
  Alberto González-Zamora, Erick Sierra-Campos, J. Guadalupe Luna-Ortega, Rebeca Pérez-Morales, Juan Carlos Rodríguez Ortiz, José L. García-Hernández (2013) Molecules · HPLC
  DOI: 10.3390/molecules181113471
  https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules181113471

- 2,500–5,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Victory Gardeners / HRSeeds / Scoville Canada
  https://victorygardeners.com/product/guajillo-pepper/

- 2,500–5,000 SHU · Unverified
  PepperScale / Wikipedia / Chili Pepper Madness / SpicesInc
  https://pepperscale.com/guajillo-pepper/

## Heritage

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

## Page sources

- [Heat median, flavor pairings, uses](https://pepperscale.com/guajillo-pepper/)
- [Appearance, history, culinary prep](https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/sweet-mild-chili-peppers/guajillo-chili-peppers/)
- [Botany, Zacatecas production, synonyms](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guajillo_chili)
- [Origin, seasonality, detailed profile](https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Dried_Guajillo_Chile_Peppers_794.php)
- [Growing metrics, plant height, maturity](https://pepperjoe.com/products/guajillo-pepper-seeds)
- [Traditional Mexican recipes and context](https://www.mexicanplease.com/guajillo-chile/)

## FAQ
### How hot is Guajillo?

Capsi’s sourced range is 961–69,210 SHU (Lab-verified; typical 35,086). 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 Guajillo taste like?

Sweet and fruity with notes of cranberry, tea, and berries, plus a pleasant earthy depth. When toasted it develops a mild smoky character that enhances sauces without overpowering them.

### How do I grow Guajillo?

Guajillo: about 85 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Guajillo?

ancho, pasilla

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