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Buy authentic Chimayo red chile online!  
$20 per 4oz package
 
The chile pepper sold from this site is certified by Chimayo Chile Farmers, Inc.: CFIC#: 012009

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Galeria Ortega
CR 98 at NM 76
Chimayo, NM 87522
 
Mailing Address:
PO Box 434,
Chimayo, NM 87522

Phone: 505-351-2288
TOLL-FREE: 1-800-743-5921
Fax: 1-505-351-4158
ortega@newmexico.com 
 
In Stock: Authentic Chimayo Chile
Certified by Chimayo Chile Farmers, Inc., #012009
4oz  package, $20.00 + shipping.
 

TRUJILLO'S WEAVING SHOP & VISITOR CENTER
Address:
Hwy 76 Shop #814
Chimayo, New Mexico

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In Stock: Authentic Chimayo Chile
Certified by Chimayo Chile Farmers, Inc., #012009
4 oz  package $20.00 + shipping

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Tel: (505) 983-2112
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How to identify the authentic Chimayo red chile. 
 
Once the mark is registered with the USPTO authentic Chimayo will be labled with the USPTO (R) symbol. 
 
Identifing authentic Chimayo chile is not difficult after one becomes familar with its distict size, shape, color and smell.
 
Green Chimayo Chile:
When purchasing fresh green the best way to tell if it is authenic is by its size and shape.  Chimayo chile is a small chile ranging from 3 to 5 inches in size.  The skin is very thin.  It has a crown top, which creates a distinct indentation at the stem. 
 
Chimayo red:
If purchasing Chimayo red chile pods look for the size and shape the same way you would use to identify Chimayo green.  
 
The second thing you must look for is the color.  The color of Chimayo chile is very distinct.  The color of the pods are medium red-orange with a bit more red than orange. 
 
To identify authentic Chimayo red chile powder the best way to tell is the color and smell.  After the real Chimayo red is ground into powder it turns a orange-red similar to the color of natural red-orange clay pottery. It is much oranger and lighter than the common commodity chile that is a med-dark brick red.  
 
CHIMAYO RED COLOR