Capsicum annuum Net volumes and weights: 50ml/40g/1.41oz Intensity on the Scoville scale: 3 (pepper called “raised”). Ancho pepper is slightly spicy, halfway between paprika and Espelette pepper. This very fragrant chili is distinguished by its empyreumatic notes of chocolate, roasted coffee, well-made blond tobacco; it develops on the palate gourmet notes of slightly liquorice chocolate reminiscent of dried fruits such as prunes and raisins. Fresh, these large peppers that can measure 15 cm long and up to 8 cm wide are the poblano, or chile poblano, very popular in Mexico especially in the region of the same name (Puebla) where they are grown. Find our recipes and tips for use on our site.