Chipotle in Adobo consists of whole chipotle chiles preserved in a spicy sauce made with tomato, vinegar, vegetable oil and spices. Chipotle chiles are smoke-dried jalapenos or serranos that are rich in smoky, slightly chocolate-y flavor with a deep, subtle heat. Peppers are approximately 1 to 3 inches long Deep red with smooth red sauce and some seeds Ranges from 10,000 to 20,000 on Scoville Heat Scale Extended shelf life