The cayenne pepper is renowned in the kitchen for its fiery medium heat and versatility. This long, slim chili pepper from French Guiana typically measures between 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it significantly hotter than the average jalapeño. And while it has …
Scotch bonnet peppers are a type of chili pepper hailing from the Caribbean and known for their intense heat and unique fruity flavor. Named for their resemblance to the traditional Scottish tam o’ shanter hats, these peppers are a staple in Caribbean cuisine, adding a …
Anaheim peppers are a type of chili pepper that originated in New Mexico but gained popularity in California, particularly around the city of Anaheim, from which they derive their name. These peppers are typically mild in heat, ranging from 500 to 2,500 on the Scoville …
Guajillo peppers are the dried form of the mirasol chili and commonly used in Mexican cuisine. They are known for their bright, tangy flavor (with hints of cranberry and tea) and very eatable medium heat, with a Scoville rating between 2,500 and 5,000 units. Guajillo …
Hungarian wax peppers, also known as hot yellow wax peppers or hot banana peppers, are a variety of chili pepper with a culinary history well rooted in Hungary. They are medium-sized peppers, usually about four to five inches long, and have a conical shape. Their …
Ancho peppers are a type of dried chili pepper most commonly used in Mexican, Southwestern, and Tex-Mex cuisine. They are actually dried red poblano peppers, and they’re known for their mild heat and rich, earthy sweet flavor that has subtle notes of raisin and coffee. …
Chiltepin peppers, also known as tepin peppers, are small, round, and fiery chili peppers native to North America. They are considered the mother of all chili peppers, as they are among the oldest known pepper varieties. Chiltepin peppers are often red or orange-red in color, …
Fatalii peppers originate from Central and Southern Africa. They are part of the Capsicum chinense species, which also includes other hot peppers such as the habanero and the ghost pepper. Fatalii peppers are renowned for their intense heat, with Scoville heat units (SHU) rating typically …
Poblano peppers originate from the Puebla region of Mexico, hence the name “Poblano”. They are one of the most popular peppers used in Mexican cuisine. Poblano peppers are known for their mild flavor and slight heat, typically ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 Scoville heat units, …
Shishito peppers are a variety of pepper from East Asia, more specifically from Japan. They are small, thin-walled, and usually about two to four inches long with a bright green color. Shishito peppers have a unique flavor profile that is sweet, slightly smoky, and very …