Serrano peppers are a type of chili pepper that originated in the mountainous regions of the Mexican states of Puebla and Hidalgo. The name ‘serrano’ is a reference to the mountains (sierras) of these regions. They are small but pack a punch in terms of …
Banana peppers, also known as yellow wax peppers, are a type of pepper that belongs to the Capsicum annuum species. They are named for their elongated shape and bright yellow color that resembles a banana, although the color can change to red or orange as …
Ghost peppers, scientifically known as Bhut Jolokia, are one of the hottest chili peppers in the world. Originating from India, they are named “ghost” due to their ghostly bite that hits hard and then dissipates quickly. In 2007, the Guinness World Records recognized the Ghost …
Chipotle peppers are a type of smoke-dried jalapeño. They are primarily used in Mexican and Mexican-inspired cuisines, such as Tex-Mex and Southwestern dishes. Chipotle peppers originate from a region in Mexico known as Chihuahua. The process of smoke-drying jalapeños dates back to the Aztecs, who …
Pepperoncini, also known as Tuscan peppers or golden Greek peppers, are a variety of chili pepper that originated in Italy and Greece. They are small, usually 2-3 inches long, and have a bright yellow or green color. They are usually picked when they are green, …
Even those relatively new to hot peppers know of jalapeño peppers, but what’s interesting is the overall reputation this hot pepper has. Many people think of the jalapeño as a very spicy hot pepper, but in terms of the Scoville scale, the jalapeño is merely mild to moderate.
Habanero peppers are a variety of chili pepper that originate from the Amazon region and are now most commonly associated with the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. They are known for their lantern-like shape and come in a variety of colors, including orange, red, white, brown, …
What are Purple UFO Peppers? Purple UFO peppers are a medium heat ornamental chili pepper (30,000 to 45,000 Scoville heat units) with a truly unique look. Its round, flat shape, combined with its vibrant purple color, gives it an appearance somewhat reminiscent of the stereotypical flying …
What Are Cacho de Cabra? Cacho de Cabra (a.k.a. Aji Cacho de Cabra), which translates to “Goat’s Horn” in English, is a type of chili pepper native to Chile. It is one of the most commonly used peppers (both fresh and dried) in Chilean cuisine …
What are Thai Dragon peppers? Thai Dragon peppers are a type of chili pepper (a variety of Thai pepper) native to Thailand. They are small but pack a punch with an impressive heat level that ranges between 50,000 to 100,000 Scoville heat units (SHU). These …