Chiltepin seeds
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Product description
The Chiltepin is the only pepper that originates from the United States (southwest of the US and northern Mexico).The chiltepin pepper has a rich history in Native American culture, and its small size and intense (but short-lived) heat has made it a unique favorite among hot pepper lovers. They are popularly referred to as bird's eye chilis because of their small size (they are often only 1 cm). The chili also goes by many other names, including bird pepper, chili tepin, chiltepe or simply tepin.
Despite the small size, the peppers are very spicy. So be careful. Chiltepin ranges from 50,000 to 100,000 Scoville units, this species is about 23 times spicier than Jalapeño.
How is chiltepin usually eaten?
Sun-dried is a favorite for many people - just pop a paprika in your mouth for an intense experience. But remember that this is a hot pepper. Know what you're getting into and be prepared for the heat. When you are ready, the pepper has a smoky flavor that is quite delicious, making it very unique in the world of hot peppers. And even though these peppers are small, people still cook with them. Chiltepins, in both their dried and fresh forms, are often mixed with sauces and salsas. They are also ground into powders for spices.
Chiltepin
€ 2,69
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Seeds in pack: 10
Heat level: Spicy
Scoville units: 50.000 - 100.000
Species: Capsicum sp.
Product description
The Chiltepin is the only pepper that originates from the United States (southwest of the US and northern Mexico).The chiltepin pepper has a rich history in Native American culture, and its small size and intense (but short-lived) heat has made it a unique favorite among hot pepper lovers. They are popularly referred to as bird's eye chilis because of their small size (they are often only 1 cm). The chili also goes by many other names, including bird pepper, chili tepin, chiltepe or simply tepin.
Despite the small size, the peppers are very spicy. So be careful. Chiltepin ranges from 50,000 to 100,000 Scoville units, this species is about 23 times spicier than Jalapeño.
How is chiltepin usually eaten?
Sun-dried is a favorite for many people - just pop a paprika in your mouth for an intense experience. But remember that this is a hot pepper. Know what you're getting into and be prepared for the heat. When you are ready, the pepper has a smoky flavor that is quite delicious, making it very unique in the world of hot peppers. And even though these peppers are small, people still cook with them. Chiltepins, in both their dried and fresh forms, are often mixed with sauces and salsas. They are also ground into powders for spices.