Capsicum Frutescens
Sometimes considered to be the same species as Capsicum annuum
| Name | Hotness | Length | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| African birdseye | 50,000-175,000 SR | 2.5 cm (1.0 in) | Also known as Piri piri, common In Portuguese, Mozambican and Angolan cuisines | |
| Tabasco | 30,000-50,000 SR | 4 cm (1.5 in) | A Cayenne type. Long, thin and red. Originally from the Mexican state of Tabasco, but grown in the United States, especially in Louisiana for 150 to 200 years. Large amounts of this fruit are now grown in Latin America (from seeds produced in Louisiana) by McIlhenny Company for the sauce of the same name. It is the basis for Louisiana Hot Sauce and Tabasco Sauce, a type of 'aged' and concentrated pepper sauce. The capital city of Louisiana is named Baton Rouge after le petit bâton rouge, a stick with the tip painted bright red, that each worker carried to compare to the chiles in sorting, to pick the fully ripe fruit. | |
| Blanco chili |
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