Manzano: Fruity, Fiery, Unlike Any Other Chile

The apple-shaped pepper with real bite.

THICK FLESH, BOLD HEAT

Manzano, the Pepper Unlike Any Other

Manzano peppers stand apart with their thick, apple-like flesh, black seeds, and fruity, tropical heat that builds slowly and lingers. Popular in traditional salsas across Mexico and South America, manzano brings a distinctive bite that’s hard to substitute. At Latin Specialties, we source manzano peppers for consistent heat and quality, case after case.

Fruity, fiery, and unlike any other chile—manzano stands in a class of its own.

Manzano Chile,Fruity, Thick-Walled and Hot

A yellow-orange chile with juicy walls and a fruity heat.

Bowl of golden green manzano salsa with yellow-orange chiles beside itBlender with roasted manzano chiles, tomatillos and garlic

Cooked salsa recipe

Salsa de Chile Manzano

Roasted manzano chiles simmered with tomatillos and garlic: a fruity, hot green-gold salsa.

  • Makes2 cups
  • Prep10 min
  • Cook15 min

Ingredients

Method

  1. Roast the manzano chiles in a skillet with the oil until blistered. Remove the stems and, for less heat, the seeds.
  2. Simmer the chiles with the tomatillos and garlic in the water for 10 minutes.
  3. Blend until smooth with salt, adjusting the water to the texture you like.

TipWear gloves when handling manzano: it is much hotter than its mild look suggests.

From Field to Your Table

Sourcing

Trusted growers deliver consistent, quality manzano

Quality & Safety

Strict specs, traceability, and cold-chain stewardship ensure quality.

Ripeness Handling

Harvested at peak color for the best heat and flavor.

Packaging & Formats

Whole, cased, or custom program packs.

On-Time Delivery

Reliable logistics to keep your supply flowing.

Program flexibility.

We support programs to meet customer and regulatory needs. Choose the approach that fits your market and let us guide specifications, labeling and handling.

Care, Made Simple

Store manzano peppers refrigerated in a breathable bag. Use within about a week for the best heat and flavor.

Quality You Can Measure