Fresno Chili Peppers

Commodity Overview

Fresno chilies have a conical shape similar to jalapenos, but with broader shoulders. They have glossy, waxy skin and a flavor and heat similar to a jalapeno when raw; when cooked, they have a smoky flavor. They can be green, orange or red. Red peppers are about 2,500 to 8,000 Scoville units, and orange are about 2,500 to 10,000.

Characteristics

Commodity: Peppers, Chili
Category: Cooking Vegetables,Salad Vegetables
Appearance: Glossy and green, orange or red, similar to a wide-shouldered jalapeno
Flesh: Firm, crisp and juicy
Flavor: Spicy, with a flavor similar to jalapenos when raw; a sweet and smoky flavor when cooked
Size: About 3 inches long
Color: Green, orange or red
Shape: Conical, similar to a wide-shouldered jalapeno
Commonly Cooked: Yes
Served Raw: Yes
Seed: Small, flat, white seeds embedded in a cotton-textured membrane
Availability: Year-round
Additional Notes: Photo courtesy Frieda's Inc.

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M. Levin and Company, Inc.

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Philadelphia, 19153 Pennsylvania

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

A & A Organic Farms Corp

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Business Type:

Broker, Shipper, Importer, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Watsonville, 95076-2492 California

Cooking Vegetables:

Artichokes, Asparagus, Beets, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Garlic, Greens, Kale

Creekside Organics Inc

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Business Type:

Broker, Shipper

Location HQ:

Bakersfield, 93301 California

Melons:

Cantaloupe

Cooking Vegetables:

Leeks

Salad Vegetables:

Celery

Specialties:

Kale Sprouts, Rapini

Organic Produce:

Organic Artichokes, Organic Asparagus, Organic Beans, Organic Beets, Organic Broccoli

Syracuse Banana Co Inc

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Business Type:

Retailer, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Syracuse, 13208 New York

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Melons:

Cantaloupe, Honeydew

Frieda's LLC

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Business Type:

Broker, Exporter, Shipper, Importer, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Los Alamitos, 90720 California

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines, Specialty Citrus

Deciduous Fruit:

Asian Pears

Melons:

Watermelon, Specialty Melons

Tropical Fruit:

Carambola, Papayas

Nathel & Nathel Inc

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Business Type:

Broker, Exporter, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Bronx, 10474 New York

Berries:

Strawberries

Melons:

Cantaloupe

Cooking Vegetables:

Eggplant, Okra, Onions, Bulb, Peas, Squash, Summer, Squash, Winter

Salad Vegetables:

Peppers, Bell, Cucumbers

Freedom Fresh LLC

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Business Type:

Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Medley, 33178 Florida

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Atlantic Fresh Trading LLC

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Business Type:

Broker, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Scranton, 18504 Pennsylvania

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Buy Fresh Produce Inc

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Business Type:

Shipper, Retailer, Wholesaler, Packaging

Location HQ:

City Of Commerce, 90040 California

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Martinez Fresh Produce LLC

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Dallas, 75207 Texas

Melons:

Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Watermelon

Cooking Vegetables:

Asparagus, Beans, Beets, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery Root

Fresno Chili Peppers