Also known as: mulato chilies or mulato pepper
The mulato is a large, flat and wrinkled chili. It measures 4 by 3 inches, with a tapered bottom. This chili is the color of deep chocolate. Mulato chilies have a medium thick skin and a deep flavor which is not too hot nor too lingering. The mulato is similar to an ancho, but the mulato has more of a smokey flavor. Commonly used in Mexican mole sauces. On the heat scale the mulato is between 2-4 points. Scoville heat units 500 -2.500.