Whole dried ancho chile

The whole dried ripe poblano chile, broad and heart-shaped with a mild fruity heat, sold as ancho or chile ancho.

Shelf-stable

What it is

How we read a bare request for this: Whole dried pods are the default for a generic ancho request; ground ancho is a separate form and is offered only when asked for.
Where it is used: Used in moles, adobos, enchilada sauces and birria.

Also called

ancho chile, chile ancho, dried poblano, ancho pepper, ancho, ancho powder, whole dried ancho

In a dried-chile context this is the whole dried ancho; a pasilla-ancho retail label does not establish pasilla.

Forms that matter

Ground ancho powder
Ancho chile milled to a powder.

Not interchangeable with: fresh poblano.
Whole dried ancho pods Usual form
Whole dried ancho chiles, broad and heart-shaped, sold by the pod or by weight.

Not interchangeable with: fresh poblano.

When the dish decides

Guajillo adobo
Many adobos blend ancho with guajillo for body and mild fruit. Practice varies, so the dish name alone does not add ancho to a shopping answer.

Ancho does not replace guajillo, and pasilla negro does not replace ancho.

Easily confused with

Guajillo chile — Both are common whole dried Mexican chiles used together in moles and adobos, but ancho is dried poblano and guajillo is dried mirasol. They differ in heat, fruit and colour and are not interchangeable.
Whole dried pasilla negro — Ancho is dried poblano — broad and heart-shaped; pasilla negro is dried chilaca — long, narrow and near-black. U.S. retail labelling frequently swaps the two names, and some packages read pasilla-ancho. Neither resolves to the other and a noisy label never creates equivalence.
Dried chile de árbol — Chile de árbol is a small thin hot chile; ancho is the broad mild dried ripe poblano. They are separate chile identities.
Chipotle peppers in adobo — Chipotle is smoked ripe jalapeño and this prepared identity is chipotles in adobo; ancho is dried ripe poblano. They may share a sauce but are not interchangeable. Packaging is not inferred from the adobo identity.

Where to look — by form

Each of these is recorded against one particular form or product, named on the card. None of them is a claim about Whole dried ancho chile in general, and none is a claim about any other form. Search a form by name to source it as your actual request.

Local places to look

Talpa Supermercados — Nolensville Pike

Local

Chile Ancho

Store-specific listing · Observed Sep 9, 2026 · Currently listed on that date — not a live check.

5127 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN

Directions in Google Maps

Call before making a special trip.

Call store

Why we show this source

Why this source: Known source
What we know about stock: Currently listed (as recorded — Observed Sep 9, 2026; not a live check)
Where this evidence applies: Store-specific
Typical availability: Unknown
Evidence date: 2026-09-09 (observation date)

Known source within the stated scope; this is not a guarantee of current stock. Currently listed on a first-party surface; a listing is not confirmed shelf presence. Evidence applies to this named location. Evidence observation date 2026-09-09 (Talpa).

Also: the evidence may be out of date for this kind of information; the exact product or form is not confirmed at this location

Evidence used for this claim

On 2026-09-09, the first-party Talpa surface recorded 'Chile Ancho' as currently listed at Store-specific scope. Selected-store digital listing does not confirm physical shelf stock or quantity.

Talpa · Sep 9, 2026 (observation date) · supports the relationship claim · source

Record last re-checked 2026-09-09. That is when we revisited the record, not when the evidence above was observed.

Evidence & details

Why this source: Known source
What we know about stock: Currently listed (as recorded — Observed Sep 9, 2026; not a live check)
Where this evidence applies: Store-specific
Typical availability: Unknown
Evidence date: 2026-09-09 (observation date)

Also: the evidence may be out of date for this kind of information; the exact product or form is not confirmed at this location

Evidence used for this claim

On 2026-09-09, the first-party Talpa surface recorded 'Chile Ancho' as currently listed at Store-specific scope. Selected-store digital listing does not confirm physical shelf stock or quantity.

Talpa · Sep 9, 2026 (observation date) · supports the relationship claim · source

Record last re-checked 2026-09-09. That is when we revisited the record, not when the evidence above was observed.

World Market — worldmarket.com — Nashville West

Local

World Market Ancho Chili Pepper Spice Bag

Store-specific listing · Observed Aug 31, 2026 · Currently listed on that date — not a live check.

6728 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN

Directions in Google Maps

Call before making a special trip.

Call store

Why we show this source

Why this source: Known source
What we know about stock: Currently listed (as recorded — Observed Aug 31, 2026; not a live check)
Where this evidence applies: Store-specific
Typical availability: Unknown
Evidence date: 2026-08-31 (observation date)

Also: the evidence may be out of date for this kind of information; the exact product or form is not confirmed at this location

Evidence used for this claim

World Market product 533260, Ancho Chili Pepper Spice Bag, $3.79, marked In Store Only and not available for shipping, observed in a public session whose fulfillment panel named Free Pick Up at Nashville West, read Available today and showed a low-quantity indicator. Retailer-published branch fulfillment state only, not a counted shelf. The specification reads only Ancho pepper: whole pod versus ground is NOT stated, so this product cannot satisfy a whole-pod requirement.

World Market · Aug 31, 2026 (observation date) · supports the relationship claim · source

Record last re-checked 2026-08-31. That is when we revisited the record, not when the evidence above was observed.

Evidence & details

Why this source: Known source
What we know about stock: Currently listed (as recorded — Observed Aug 31, 2026; not a live check)
Where this evidence applies: Store-specific
Typical availability: Unknown
Evidence date: 2026-08-31 (observation date)

Also: the evidence may be out of date for this kind of information; the exact product or form is not confirmed at this location

Evidence used for this claim

World Market product 533260, Ancho Chili Pepper Spice Bag, $3.79, marked In Store Only and not available for shipping, observed in a public session whose fulfillment panel named Free Pick Up at Nashville West, read Available today and showed a low-quantity indicator. Retailer-published branch fulfillment state only, not a counted shelf. The specification reads only Ancho pepper: whole pod versus ground is NOT stated, so this product cannot satisfy a whole-pod requirement.

World Market · Aug 31, 2026 (observation date) · supports the relationship claim · source

Record last re-checked 2026-08-31. That is when we revisited the record, not when the evidence above was observed.

Chain listings

Food Lion — chain catalog

Chain listing

Bailey Farms BellaFina Ancho Chile, Dried

Chain listing · Observed Sep 12, 2026 · Currently listed on that date — not a live check. No local branch confirmed.

Confirm before visiting — phone not recorded. Catalog state may change before a shopping trip.

Check the chain listing, then confirm with the local branch before making a trip.

Open listing

Why we show this source

Why this source: Known source
What we know about stock: Currently listed (as recorded — Observed Sep 12, 2026; not a live check)
Where this evidence applies: Chain-wide
Typical availability: Unknown
Evidence date: 2026-09-12 (observation date)

Known source within the stated scope; this is not a guarantee of current stock. Currently listed on a first-party surface; a listing is not confirmed shelf presence. Evidence applies to a chain catalog or company program, not automatically to every location. Evidence observation date 2026-09-12 (Food Lion).

Also: the evidence may be out of date for this kind of information; this is a chain listing with no local stock signal

Evidence used for this claim

On 2026-09-12, the retained Food Lion surface recorded the exact item 'Bailey Farms BellaFina Ancho Chile, Dried' at Chain-wide scope. This establishes a dated catalog relationship, not physical shelf stock, on-hand quantity, or future availability.

Food Lion · Sep 12, 2026 (observation date) · supports the relationship claim · source
On 2026-09-12 the source recorded Food Lion at the scope Chain-wide. Chain catalog listing only. Product/search pages displayed Food Lion and a fulfillment postal code but never the Antioch store address, so no branch is identified here and none may be inferred. This establishes merchant and scope identity only; it does not establish shelf stock.

Food Lion · Sep 12, 2026 (observation date) · supports the scope claim · source

Record last re-checked 2026-09-12. That is when we revisited the record, not when the evidence above was observed.

Evidence & details

Why this source: Known source
What we know about stock: Currently listed (as recorded — Observed Sep 12, 2026; not a live check)
Where this evidence applies: Chain-wide
Typical availability: Unknown
Evidence date: 2026-09-12 (observation date)

Known source within the stated scope; this is not a guarantee of current stock. Currently listed on a first-party surface; a listing is not confirmed shelf presence. Evidence applies to a chain catalog or company program, not automatically to every location. Evidence observation date 2026-09-12 (Food Lion).

Also: the evidence may be out of date for this kind of information; this is a chain listing with no local stock signal

Evidence used for this claim

On 2026-09-12, the retained Food Lion surface recorded the exact item 'Bailey Farms BellaFina Ancho Chile, Dried' at Chain-wide scope. This establishes a dated catalog relationship, not physical shelf stock, on-hand quantity, or future availability.

Food Lion · Sep 12, 2026 (observation date) · supports the relationship claim · source
On 2026-09-12 the source recorded Food Lion at the scope Chain-wide. Chain catalog listing only. Product/search pages displayed Food Lion and a fulfillment postal code but never the Antioch store address, so no branch is identified here and none may be inferred. This establishes merchant and scope identity only; it does not establish shelf stock.

Food Lion · Sep 12, 2026 (observation date) · supports the scope claim · source

Record last re-checked 2026-09-12. That is when we revisited the record, not when the evidence above was observed.

Kroger — first-party chain catalog

Chain listing

Kroger Mercado Dried Ancho Chile

Check the chain listing, then confirm with the local branch before making a trip.

Open listing
Why we show this source

Why this source
Known source

What we know about stock
Not confirmed

Where this evidence applies
Chain-wide

Typical availability
Unknown

Evidence date
2026-08-31 (observation date)

Known source within the stated scope; this is not a guarantee of current stock. A source relationship exists, but present stock has not been established. Evidence applies to a chain catalog or company program, not automatically to every location. Evidence observation date 2026-08-31 (Kroger).

Also: this is a chain listing with no local stock signal

Evidence used for this claim
- Kroger's own product page for Kroger Mercado Dried Ancho Chile, 5 oz, UPC 0001111062694, $3.49, Non-GMO, with a nutrition panel whose serving size is one pepper — establishing whole dried pods rather than powder. In the observed session Pickup, Kroger Delivery and All Delivery all read Unavailable with no Nashville branch selected, so this is chain identity and no branch shelf, aisle or quantity is established.
  
  Kroger · Aug 31, 2026 (observation date) · supports the relationship claim · source
Record last re-checked 2026-08-31. That is when we revisited the record, not when the evidence above was observed.
Evidence & details

Why this source
Known source

What we know about stock
Not confirmed

Where this evidence applies
Chain-wide

Typical availability
Unknown

Evidence date
2026-08-31 (observation date)

Known source within the stated scope; this is not a guarantee of current stock. A source relationship exists, but present stock has not been established. Evidence applies to a chain catalog or company program, not automatically to every location. Evidence observation date 2026-08-31 (Kroger).

Also: this is a chain listing with no local stock signal

Evidence used for this claim
- Kroger's own product page for Kroger Mercado Dried Ancho Chile, 5 oz, UPC 0001111062694, $3.49, Non-GMO, with a nutrition panel whose serving size is one pepper — establishing whole dried pods rather than powder. In the observed session Pickup, Kroger Delivery and All Delivery all read Unavailable with no Nashville branch selected, so this is chain identity and no branch shelf, aisle or quantity is established.
  
  Kroger · Aug 31, 2026 (observation date) · supports the relationship claim · source
Record last re-checked 2026-08-31. That is when we revisited the record, not when the evidence above was observed.
Los Chileros Whole Ancho Chile

Check the chain listing, then confirm with the local branch before making a trip.

Open listing
Why we show this source

Why this source
Known source

What we know about stock
Not confirmed

Where this evidence applies
Chain-wide

Typical availability
Unknown

Evidence date
2026-08-31 (observation date)

Known source within the stated scope; this is not a guarantee of current stock. A source relationship exists, but present stock has not been established. Evidence applies to a chain catalog or company program, not automatically to every location. Evidence observation date 2026-08-31 (Kroger).

Also: this is a chain listing with no local stock signal

Evidence used for this claim
- Kroger's own product page for Los Chileros Whole Ancho Chile, 2 oz, UPC 0079794554001, marked Vegan, whose ingredient statement reads Whole Chile Ancho and whose serving size is one chile of 7 g. Whole-pod form is explicit. All fulfillment options read Unavailable in the observed session with no branch selected; chain identity only.
  
  Kroger · Aug 31, 2026 (observation date) · supports the relationship claim · source
Record last re-checked 2026-08-31. That is when we revisited the record, not when the evidence above was observed.
Evidence & details

Why this source
Known source

What we know about stock
Not confirmed

Where this evidence applies
Chain-wide

Typical availability
Unknown

Evidence date
2026-08-31 (observation date)

Known source within the stated scope; this is not a guarantee of current stock. A source relationship exists, but present stock has not been established. Evidence applies to a chain catalog or company program, not automatically to every location. Evidence observation date 2026-08-31 (Kroger).

Also: this is a chain listing with no local stock signal

Evidence used for this claim
- Kroger's own product page for Los Chileros Whole Ancho Chile, 2 oz, UPC 0079794554001, marked Vegan, whose ingredient statement reads Whole Chile Ancho and whose serving size is one chile of 7 g. Whole-pod form is explicit. All fulfillment options read Unavailable in the observed session with no branch selected; chain identity only.
  
  Kroger · Aug 31, 2026 (observation date) · supports the relationship claim · source
Record last re-checked 2026-08-31. That is when we revisited the record, not when the evidence above was observed.

Chain listing · Observed Aug 31, 2026 · Stock not confirmed. No local branch confirmed.

Confirm before visiting — phone not recorded. The evidence may be out of date for this kind of information

Online options

Suraj Spices & Teas — OneC1TY

Online

Suraj Spices & Teas Ancho Chile

Online listing · Observed Sep 11, 2026 · Currently listed on that date — not a live check. Confirm delivery availability and shipping charges; no local stock claim.

8 City Blvd, OneC1TY, Nashville, TN

Confirm before visiting — phone not recorded. Online catalog listing/availability is proved; OneC1TY shelf inventory and pickup are not.

Open the online listing; check delivery availability and shipping charges. This is not a local stop.

Open online listing

Why we show this source

Why this source: Known source
What we know about stock: Currently listed (as recorded — Observed Sep 11, 2026; not a live check)
Where this evidence applies: Online-only
Typical availability: Unknown
Evidence date: 2026-09-11 (observation date)

Known source within the stated scope; this is not a guarantee of current stock. Currently listed on a first-party surface; a listing is not confirmed shelf presence. Evidence supports shipping/online ordering; it makes no local source claim. Evidence observation date 2026-09-11 (Suraj Spices & Teas).

Evidence used for this claim

On 2026-09-11, a first-party listing check recorded 'Ancho Chile' as currently listed at Online-only scope. Online catalog listing/availability is proved; OneC1TY shelf inventory and pickup are not.

Suraj Spices & Teas · Sep 11, 2026 (observation date) · supports the relationship claim · source
The source records Suraj Spices & Teas in the exact context 8 City Blvd, OneC1TY, Nashville, TN 37209. This establishes merchant/location identity only; it does not establish shelf stock.

Suraj Spices & Teas · Sep 11, 2026 (observation date) · supports the location claim · source

Record last re-checked 2026-09-11. That is when we revisited the record, not when the evidence above was observed.

Evidence & details

Why this source: Known source
What we know about stock: Currently listed (as recorded — Observed Sep 11, 2026; not a live check)
Where this evidence applies: Online-only
Typical availability: Unknown
Evidence date: 2026-09-11 (observation date)

Evidence used for this claim

On 2026-09-11, a first-party listing check recorded 'Ancho Chile' as currently listed at Online-only scope. Online catalog listing/availability is proved; OneC1TY shelf inventory and pickup are not.

Suraj Spices & Teas · Sep 11, 2026 (observation date) · supports the relationship claim · source
The source records Suraj Spices & Teas in the exact context 8 City Blvd, OneC1TY, Nashville, TN 37209. This establishes merchant/location identity only; it does not establish shelf stock.

Suraj Spices & Teas · Sep 11, 2026 (observation date) · supports the location claim · source

Record last re-checked 2026-09-11. That is when we revisited the record, not when the evidence above was observed.

Spices Inc. — online store

Online

Spices Inc. Ancho Chile, whole dried

Online listing · Observed Aug 31, 2026 · Currently listed on that date — not a live check. Confirm delivery availability and shipping charges; no local stock claim.

Open the online listing; check delivery availability and shipping charges. This is not a local stop.

Open online listing

Why we show this source

Why this source: Known source
What we know about stock: Currently listed (as recorded — Observed Aug 31, 2026; not a live check)
Where this evidence applies: Online-only
Typical availability: Unknown
Evidence date: 2026-08-31 (observation date)

Evidence used for this claim

Seller product page, SKU 100232 003, currently listed with an order control at $7.98 for 1 oz and tiers up to 10 lb. It identifies ancho as Capsicum annuum measuring 500-1,500 Scoville Heat Units, known as poblano when fresh, native to Puebla, and describes a heart-shaped dried pod about 3 inches wide and 4 inches long tapering to a point. That morphology is the direct contrast with pasilla negro. No Tennessee delivery or local stock is established.

Spices Inc. · Aug 31, 2026 (observation date) · supports the relationship claim · source

Record last re-checked 2026-08-31. That is when we revisited the record, not when the evidence above was observed.

Evidence & details

Why this source: Known source
What we know about stock: Currently listed (as recorded — Observed Aug 31, 2026; not a live check)
Where this evidence applies: Online-only
Typical availability: Unknown
Evidence date: 2026-08-31 (observation date)

Evidence used for this claim

Seller product page, SKU 100232 003, currently listed with an order control at $7.98 for 1 oz and tiers up to 10 lb. It identifies ancho as Capsicum annuum measuring 500-1,500 Scoville Heat Units, known as poblano when fresh, native to Puebla, and describes a heart-shaped dried pod about 3 inches wide and 4 inches long tapering to a point. That morphology is the direct contrast with pasilla negro. No Tennessee delivery or local stock is established.

Spices Inc. · Aug 31, 2026 (observation date) · supports the relationship claim · source

Record last re-checked 2026-08-31. That is when we revisited the record, not when the evidence above was observed.