# Mulato Chile

Also known as Chile Mulato, Dried Mulato, Mulato Pepper, Mulato Poblano.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Mulato Chile is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Central Mexico (Puebla), Mexico. Capsi’s sourced range is 500–3,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is earthy, chocolate, licorice, tobacco, sweet. Used for mole poblano and other Mexican moles, enchilada and adobo sauces, stews and soups, marinades for meats, salsas and relishes. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 1/14 the typical heat of a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU).

## Heat sources

- 2,500–3,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Specialty Produce
  https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Dried_Mulato_Chile_Peppers_7304.php

- 2,500–3,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Gryffon Ridge
  https://gryffonridge.com/product/mulato-chiles/

- 500–2,500 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Purcell Mountain Farms
  https://shop.purcellmountainfarms.com/products/mulato-chiles

- 2,500–3,000 SHU · Unverified
  PepperScale
  https://pepperscale.com/mulato-pepper/

- 2,500–3,000 SHU · Unverified
  Chili Pepper Madness
  https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/sweet-mild-chili-peppers/mulato-chili-peppers/

## Heritage

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

## Page sources

- [https://pepperscale.com/mulato-pepper/](https://pepperscale.com/mulato-pepper/)
- [https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/sweet-mild-chili-peppers/mulato-chili-peppers/](https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/sweet-mild-chili-peppers/mulato-chili-peppers/)
- [https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Dried_Mulato_Chile_Peppers_7304.php](https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Dried_Mulato_Chile_Peppers_7304.php)
- [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulato_pepper](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulato_pepper)
- [https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/mulato-chili-pepper-care.htm](https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pepper/mulato-chili-pepper-care.htm)
- [https://www.reimerseeds.com/mulato-isleno-pepper-seeds](https://www.reimerseeds.com/mulato-isleno-pepper-seeds)
- [https://www.diversivore.com/guide-to-mexican-chili-peppers/](https://www.diversivore.com/guide-to-mexican-chili-peppers/)
- [https://www.mexicanplease.com/what-are-mulato-chiles/](https://www.mexicanplease.com/what-are-mulato-chiles/)

## FAQ
### How hot is Mulato Chile?

Capsi’s sourced range is 500–3,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). 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 Mulato Chile taste like?

Deep and earthy with rich chocolate-like sweetness, subtle licorice and tobacco undertones, and gentle fruity notes; the flavor is bold yet balanced, adding layered complexity and dark color without excessive heat.

### How do I grow Mulato Chile?

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

### What can I substitute for Mulato Chile?

Ancho chile (similar but fruitier), Pasilla chile (for smokier notes)

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