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The Cheiro Roxa is a rare Capsicum Chinense Pepper originating in Brazil. It produces many fruits with a vague bell shape, very beautiful with a color that gradually changes from a dark violet to a lighter violet, almost pink, once it has matured. It is a plant that is very much appreciated even at an ornamental level. The fruits have a spiciness of about 50,000 - 100,000 Shu.
Cheiro Roxa - Capsicum Chinense - 100,000 Shu
"Cheiro Roxa Séché" translates to "Purple Perfume" and refers to a specific variety of Brazilian hot pepper (Capsicum chinense). The name describes the pepper's vibrant color and aromatic qualities. It is known for its sweet, fruity flavor and a heat level ranging from 50,000 to 100,000 on the Scoville scale. Appearance: The pepper ripens from a dark purple to a lighter pinkish-purple or peach color. The plant itself is also considered ornamental, with dark green foliage sometimes tinged with violet.Flavor: It has a sweet, fruity, and tangy flavor, with a complex profile that can be both savory and aromatic.Heat: Its heat level is described as beautiful or numbing, rather than overwhelming, and falls between \(50,000\) and \(100,000\) SHU, making it 8 to 32 times hotter than a jalapeño.Origin and Use: This pepper originates from Brazil and is a staple in some Brazilian cuisine, used in stews, sauces, and marinades. It is also highly valued for its ornamental beauty.
The meaty walls of the chili provide a lot of bell pepper “pepperiness”: grassy and fresh. But underneath of it all, there's a crisp fruitiness here that's enhanced by the juiciness of the chili itself. In terms of eating experience, as mentioned, think more tomato and less jalapeño.
Juicy and meaty The Rocoto is thick-fleshed and juicy, making the chili an all-time favorite in Peruvian cuisine.Between 100,000 and 250,000
While bell peppers aren't hot at all, the Rocoto pepper is extremely hot. Between 100,000 and 250,000 on the Scoville Heat Index, this pepper is about the size of a bell pepper but is rounder and is typically only red or green. Some people use this pepper to make very spicy sauces.
The Aji Rico pepper is a hybrid hot pepper that won the All-America Selections (AAS) Edible/Vegetable award in 2017:
1000-5000 SHU
Aji Rico peppers are narrow and conical, with thin walls and a crunchy texture. They mature from green to red and can be eaten at any stage of ripeness.
Aji Rico peppers have a citrus flavor and a warm, medium heat level.
Aji Rico peppers can be eaten fresh, cooked, or dried into a paprika-style powder. They are great in salsas, sauces, and soups.