Guajillo Powder

Guajillo powder is made up of ground guajillo chiles, which are another popular variety of Mexican chile pepper. As with other Mexican chiles like the ancho chile, the fresh form of the guajillo chile has a different name. When fresh, the guajillo chiles used to make guajillo powder are called mirasol chiles. Mirasol means looking at the sun and refers to the fact that the peppers often grow pointing straight up. When dried, the seeds of these peppers make a rattling sound when they are shaken. That sound is similar to the sound from dried gourds. The name guajillo translates to little gourd.

In the 1600s Bernadino de Sahagun would catalog the Aztec's use of chile peppers along with how they ranked them according to heat. He would document the use of many varieties that are still in use today, including mirasol chiles.
Durango and Aguascalientes are some of two of the states known for producing these chiles.

Guajillo Powder Flavor Profile
Guajillo chiles are mildly spicy but have a complex undertone. Their heat level is similar to that of jalapenos, which means that they score between 2,500 and 5,000 on the Scoville scale. Some guajillo chiles may have a perceptible, moderate level of heat while others may be closer to cubanelle peppers in terms of mildness. Along with their subtle heat, guajillo powder can have a fruity sweetness that some liken to the fruitiness of cranberries or apricots. Other flavor notes associated with guajillo chiles include pine and the flavor of smoke.

Health Benefits of Guajillo Powder
Like other dried chile peppers, guajillo is a great source of some important nutrients. Adding it to your diet can provide you with a significant amount of the following essential