Which Chile Peppers are Which?

Manzano Chiles

The manzano is pronounced: mahn zah noh. Manzano chile peppers are relatives of the hot South American rocoto peppers. Manzanos are used most often in fresh form because the pods are so thick they are difficult to dry. They are great for making hot salsas. The manzano is unusual in that it has black seeds.

The manzano rates between 30,000 and 50,000 Scoville units on the heat index.