is a dried form of the Bajio/Chilaca chili, Chili Negro, 20-25 cm (8-10") long. It is fairly hot, long, thin and rusty-colored to black, and blackish-green with a thin skin. It has a slight licorice flavor and is usually used dried. In addition to its flavor, its rich color dark chocolate brown to black color deepens that of the moles to which it is traditionally added.
