# Mirasol Pepper

Also known as Guajillo (dried form), Travieso chile, Chile Trompa, Guajillo puya (variant).
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Mirasol Pepper is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Central Mexico (Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, Durango, San Luis Potosí), Mexico. Capsi’s sourced range is 9,426 SHU (Lab-verified). Flavor is fruity, berry-like, nutty, sweet, delicate chili. Used for mole sauces, salsas, stews, marinades, roasted dishes. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 1/2.7 the typical heat of a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU).

## Heat sources

- 9,426 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

- 2,500–5,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Mirasol Peppers: All About Them
  https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/sweet-mild-chili-peppers/mirasol-chili-peppers/

- 2,500–5,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Mirasol Chile Pepper
  https://www.hrseeds.com/product-page/mirasol-chile-pepper

## Heritage

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

## Page sources

- [Chili Pepper Madness: Mirasol Peppers detailed profile](https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/sweet-mild-chili-peppers/mirasol-chili-peppers/)
- [Wikipedia: Guajillo chili (covers Mirasol fresh form)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guajillo_chili)
- [Specialty Produce: Mirasol Chile Peppers facts and nutrition](https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Mirasol_Chile_Peppers_793.php)
- [PepperScale: Guajillo (dried Mirasol) detailed profile and uses](https://pepperscale.com/guajillo-pepper/)
- [Pepper Joe's: Mirasol seed catalog with growing specs and origin](https://pepperjoe.com/products/mirasol-pepper-seeds)

## FAQ
### How hot is Mirasol Pepper?

Capsi’s sourced range is 9,426 SHU (Lab-verified). 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 Mirasol Pepper taste like?

Bright and fruity with hints of berries or strawberry, rich nutty undertones, and a full-bodied yet delicate chili flavor that provides excellent color without overwhelming heat.

### How do I grow Mirasol Pepper?

Mirasol Pepper: about 80 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Mirasol Pepper?

Guajillo (dried), Ancho, Pasilla

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/mirasol-pepper
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data