- Hatch chiles are 5″ to 7″ long and 2″ wide while slowly tapering to a blunt end.
- New Mexico chiles, while considered a mild heat chile, are a bit hotter at 800-1,400 SHU (Scoville Heat Units) and more flavorful than the California Chiles (500-1,000 SHU).
- New Mexico Chiles are commonly used in Southwestern US and Mexican dishes that add piquancy (or zest) to red sauces, chile con queso, chile rellenos, chile verde, chutneys, salsas, soups, seasonings, stews and dry rubs.