Chilhuacle Negro is a hot pepper with a dark chocolate brown color and spicy flesh. It is used in traditional mole negro from Oaxaca, Mexico. The medium-sized, bell-shaped fruit has a deep purple interior when fully ripe. These peppers are easy to dry due to their thin walls. They are similar to cayenne peppers in terms of heat and are delicious when roasted and used in salsa or mole. They can also add a piquant flavor to stir-fries. Grinding them into a powder allows for versatile use. The flavor is fruity, reminiscent of molasses or raisins.