If they are dark colored (brownish red) they use Ancho powder. I have found several that use it. If red it's probably a NM mild chile, such as NM 6/4 or Joe Parker. Ancho has a great flavor for using in chili, IMHO. I also use Chimayo on occasion as well as mild. Sometimes I throw in some mulato or pasilla. Judy Howle howle@ebicom.net Flavors of the South Recipes for "heat lovers" http://www.ebicom.net/~howle Hot and Spicy Food Editor Suite 101 http://www.suite101.com/topics/page.cfm/462