A Mild, Everyday Chili
The California chile produces a smooth, mild paste or purée ideal for adding approachable chili flavor without significant heat. With a typical range of 500 to 2,500 SHU, it offers gentle warmth, earthy notes, and a bright red hue that performs well in sauces, soups, stews, and seasoning bases.
In paste or purée form, its color and flavor concentrate beautifully, giving manufacturers a versatile, clean-label ingredient that enhances formulations without overpowering them. Our California chile pastes and purées are additive-free and non-GMO, ensuring authentic quality and consistency.
Available formats: Fermented, Acidified, Fresh Frozen, Frozen
California Chile PPM
Standard sample size for all products is 4 oz
Sourced From Trusted Regions Worldwide
BCFoods sources California chile from leading agricultural regions around the world, ensuring consistent quality, traceability, and seasonal availability. We partner directly with growers and processors who meet our rigorous standards for food safety, sustainability, and flavor profile integrity.
Primary sourcing regions: Mexico
Applications of California Chile Paste or Puree
- Sauces, marinades, and enchilada-style bases
- Soups, stews, chilis, and ready-to-eat meals
- Seasoned meats, sausages, and protein preparations
- Dips, spreads, and cheese-based sauces
- Snack coatings and savory seasoning systems
- Mexican, Southwestern, and Latin-inspired formulations
Additional information
Available pathogen control options vary by specification. Common options include steam treatment and irradiation. Please contact our team to confirm availability for your required cut/mesh and certifications.
If you’d like specs or nutritional information, please contact our team at sales@bcfoods.com or 707.547.1776
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