I wrote:

> > > >> I taste a hint of lactic fermentation in most chipolte products,
> > whether
> > > >> powdered, whole or "en adobo".
> > > >>
> > > >> I can find no mention of a fermetnation step in the production of
> > > >chipotle,
> > > >> including Mark Miller's "The Great Chile Book". Of course,
> > fermentation
> > > >in
> > > >> many circumstances is harder to avoid than to induce.
> > > >>
> > > >> Can anybody provide a little information?
> > > >>

Several people answered. - "No"

Thanks for the replies - Alan