Fresno

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Origin: USA, California
Scoville Heat Units: local_fire_department local_fire_department 2 500 - 8 000 SHU
Flavor: Fruity
Color: Red
Shape: Conical and thick

Description

The Fresno chili is a California-born pepper developed in the 1950s and named after Fresno County in the Central Valley. Its thick, conical pods ripen from green to bright red with a fruity, mildly spicy flavor similar to the Jalapeño but with a slightly fruitier, smokier profile. Widely used in California-style cuisine for salsas, tacos, and pickled garnishes, the red Fresno has become a popular and visually striking alternative to the Jalapeño in contemporary American cooking.