These peppers, as long as they are fresh, are referred to as Poblano peppers. After drying, they are just called Ancho. They have a pleasant taste of dried fruit (raisins, plums) and due to their low fuel content they are often used in sweet desserts.
Uses: are used in Mexican sauces, to flavor stuffing or soup, and as a spice in sweet dishes
Scoville scale: 1000 - 2500 SHU