Capsicum Baccatum
These have a distinctive, fruity flavor, and are commonly ground into colorful powders for use in cooking, each identified by its color.
| Name | Hotness | Length | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ají amarillo | 30,000 - 50,000 SR | 7.5 cm (3 in) | An aromatic, orange coloured fruit that is most popular in Peru. Often consumed raw in salsas and salads. | |
| Bishop's Crown | A mild, oddly shaped, baccatum fruit that ripens to an orange or red. Also known as Monk's Cap among others | |||
| Lemon drop | ||||
| Piquanté | 1,000 - 2,000 SR | 2 cm (1 in) | Mild, Sweet and Tangy flavour, usable in many dishes. | |
| Brazilian Starfish | A hot, red baccatum fruit known for its unusual star shape | |||
| Wild Baccatum | A small, round, wild hot pepper, C. baccatum var. baccatum, that turns from green to red |
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