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 …
Fish peppers are a type of chili pepper that originated in the Caribbean and were popular among the African-American community in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States, particularly in Maryland and Pennsylvania, during the 19th and early 20th centuries. They are known for their …
Fresno peppers are a type of chili pepper that originated in Fresno, California, first cultivated in 1952 by Clarence Brown Hamlin. They are medium-sized peppers, typically about 2 inches long, and are often mistaken for jalapenos because of their similar size and color. The tell …
Calabrian peppers are a variety of chili peppers that originate from the Calabria region in Southern Italy. Known for their fiery, fruity, and smoky flavor, they are a staple in Italian cuisine. These peppers are tiny, conical in shape, and typically sold red in color. …
Aji Amarillo peppers are a type of chili pepper that is common in Peruvian cuisine, known for their unique, fruity flavor and cayenne-like medium heat level. The name “Aji Amarillo” translates to “yellow chili” in Spanish, but these peppers, when fully mature, actually turn a …
The Carolina Reaper is a super-hot chili pepper cultivated by Ed Currie, who runs PuckerButt Pepper Company in Fort Mill, South Carolina. It was recognized by the Guinness World Records as the hottest chili pepper in the world until 2023 (beaten by another extreme chili …
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