Costeño amarillo chile

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About Costeño Amarillo chile
There are many types of the costeno chiles: the costeno guajillo, the costeno amarillo chile and the simply named costeno chile. The guajillo costeno chile is a more special kind of the guajillo chile, considering the fact that it is an old heirloom pepper from the cayenne family, in an orange-red color and with a sweeter heat and flavor. Costeno chile is related with the guajillo chile and it is also known as the chile bandeno. This type has an orange color and a thin flesh and a low heat. The authentic costeno amarillo, also called the costeno amarillo yellow or capiscum annum is a lighter type of chile, considering its light lemon-yellow color and its taste. Sometimes, the color varies, till green shades, but the color is shiny and it tapers to a point. Their length is medium, as they grow up to 3 inches and their taste is rather mild, with a subtle and delicate heat level. This kind of chiles are used in various meals, regardless of the cuisine, region and cooking style, as they are among the most popular types of chiles.