Mild Pepper – 15,000 Scoville Heat Units

A Gentle Kick With Big Culinary Personality

If you’re looking for a pepper that brings warmth without the wallop, our Mild Pepper (15,000 SHU) hits the sweet spot. This chile offers a soft, approachable heat that warms the palate instead of overwhelming it. Think of it as the spice equivalent of a wink: noticeable, charming, and always welcome.

The Flavor Profile: Warm, Bright, and Comfortably Mild

This pepper delivers:

• A gentle, warming heat that lingers softly

• Bright, clean chile flavor without bitterness

• Slight fruity notes that complement savory dishes

• A smooth finish that plays well with other spices

It’s mild enough for everyone at the table, but flavorful enough to make chefs reach for it again and again. This is heat with manners.

Where Mild Peppers Come From: A Classic of Mesoamerican Cooking

Born in Central and South America

Mild chiles like this one trace their roots to ancient Mesoamerican civilizations. The Maya, Aztec, and other Indigenous cultures domesticated countless chile varieties long before Europeans arrived. Not all chiles were bred for face-melting heat—many were cultivated specifically for their fruity flavor, mild warmth, and versatility.

A Chile That Traveled the World

After the Columbian exchange, chile peppers spread rapidly through:

• Mexico

• The Caribbean

• Europe

• Africa

• India

• Southeast Asia

Mild peppers became staples because they enhanced food without overpowering traditional flavors—a trait still valued by cooks everywhere.

Why Humans Have Used Mild Peppers for Centuries

Flavor Enhancement

Not all heat is meant to be fiery. Mild peppers add just enough warmth to enhance and brighten flavors in soups, stews, marinades, and sauces.

Approachability

Their low heat makes them ideal for feeding crowds, families, and anyone who wants flavor first, heat second.

Culinary Flexibility

Mild chiles are used across global cuisines because they integrate seamlessly with herbs, aromatics, and other spices—never stealing the spotlight, always lifting the whole dish.

Color & Aroma

Many mild peppers also contribute beautiful red hues and fragrant chile notes that make dishes visually and aromatically appealing.

How to Use Mild Pepper – 15,000 SHU in Your Kitchen

Everyday Cooking

• Soups & stews

• Rice dishes & pilafs

• Pasta sauces

• Scrambled eggs or omelets

Protein-Friendly Uses

• Chicken marinades

• Shrimp seasoning

• Pork rubs

• Delicate fish dishes (it won’t overpower them!)

Vegetable Boosters

• Roasted squash

• Sautéed greens

• Corn dishes

• Potatoes (especially breakfast potatoes)

Creative & Unexpected Uses

• Mix into compound butter

• Sprinkle over popcorn

• Add to salad dressings for a subtle kick

• Stir into hummus or bean dips

It’s the ideal pepper when you want warmth—not warfare.

A Touch of Heat, A Lot of Flavor

Mild Pepper (15,000 SHU) is the spice for cooks who understand that heat should enhance a dish, not dominate it. Add it to your spice lineup and watch your recipes become a little brighter, a little warmer, and a lot more interesting.