Appearance: slender wrinkled green pods 2-4 inches long; thin walls, bright green turning red when ripe.
SHU
Mash / Puree: 50 - 200
Flake: N/A
Powder: 50 - 200
Perfect for: Blistered appetizers, tempura, stir-fries, stuffed snacks, mild salsas.
Curious fact: Called 'Lion Head pepper' in Japan. 1 in 10 peppers has a surprise spicy kick!
Appearance: slender wrinkled green pods 2-4 inches long; thin walls, bright green turning red when ripe.
SHU
Mash / Puree: 50 - 200
Flake: N/A
Powder: 50 - 200
Perfect for: Blistered appetizers, tempura, stir-fries, stuffed snacks, mild salsas.
Curious fact: Called 'Lion Head pepper' in Japan. 1 in 10 peppers has a surprise spicy kick!
Appearance: elongated cylindrical pods 2-4 inches; smooth skin, bright red when fully ripe.
SHU
Mash / Puree: 1,000 - 7,000
Flake: 8,000 - 65,000
Powder: 10,000 - 70,000
Perfect for: Salsas, nachos, poppers, Tex-Mex, BBQ sauces.
Curious fact: First pepper to go to space – aboard Space Shuttle Columbia in 1982.
Appearance: Elongated cylindrical pods 2-4 inches; smooth, glossy dark green skin.
SHU
Mash / Puree: 1,000 - 4,000
Flake: 8,000 - 50,000
Powder: 10,000 - 60,000
Perfect for: Fresh salsas, pickled peppers, poppers, nachos.
Curious fact: World record: 16 jalapeños eaten in one minute (Guinness 2006).
Appearance: tiny teardrop-shaped pods about 1 inch; bright red when ripe, thin walls.
SHU
Mash / Puree: 0 - 2,000
Flake: 0 - 6,000
Powder: 0 - 6,000
Perfect for: Sweet relishes, salads, garnishes, mild salsas, snacking.
Curious fact: A sweet pepper shaped like a teardrop – perfect for those who can't handle heat.
Appearance: slender wrinkled green pods 2-4 inches long; thin walls, bright green turning red when ripe.
SHU
Mash / Puree: 50 - 200
Flake: N/A
Powder: 50 - 200
Perfect for: Blistered appetizers, tempura, stir-fries, stuffed snacks, mild salsas.
Curious fact: Called 'Lion Head pepper' in Japan. 1 in 10 peppers has a surprise spicy kick!
Capsicum Baccatum
Appearance: elongated tapered pods 4-6 inches; smooth yellow skin resembling a banana.
SHU
Mash / Puree: 1,000 - 3,000
Flake: 3,000 - 18,000
Powder: 3,000 - 18,000
Perfect for: Pickled peppers, sandwiches, tacos, mild salsas.
Curious fact: Also called 'güero' in Mexico. Gives its name to the famous pickled dish.
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