There are a few hundred varieties of chili peppers with new hybrids being created all the time. We have compiled enough information on all common types of chili peppers for you. Authority Health Mag brings to you an overview of each type of chili peppers in the world; detailed info on their origin, appearance, flavors, Scoville Heat Units, culinary uses, and substitutes.
Humans have been using chile peppers for thousands of years. Peppers originally came from different types of Capsicum plants naturally growing in the wild. Today, you’ll find over 50,000 varieties of chile pepper cultivars most of them developed through selective breeding and hybridization. Interestingly, though there are different types of chilies, they belong to only five different species in the Capsicum genus, viz. Capsicum annuum, Capsicum chinense, Capsicum frutescens, Capsicum baccatum, and Capsicum pubescent. Also, there are about 25 known species in the Capsicum genus, most of them being non-domesticated.
One of my favorite chilies is the chocolate habanero; I’m sure you’ll also certainly love this chili, especially if you’re a fan of hot chilies. By the way, habanero (originally … Read more…
Is Chocolate Bhutlah a hotter pepper than Carolina Reaper? Officially, the records are in favor of the Carolina Reaper though Bhutlah pepper is said to be the hottest on many … Read more…
Chimayo chile is a rare pepper from the New Mexico town of Chimayo; mostly used in local cooking as well as in beautiful decorative ristras popular in the native region. … Read more…
One of the oldest known wild peppers in North American history is the little-known but no longer-forgotten tiny chiltepin pepper. An exploration into the facts of this pepper reveals the … Read more…
Chilies are an important part of most traditional dishes of Mexico. In fact, Mexico and Peru are two countries in the world that have the widest varieties of chiles and … Read more…
Charleston, the South Carolina port city, is known for spicy seafood like She Crab Soup, Shrimp and Grits, Frogmore Stews, and many more. The summer here is sweltering and sweaty. … Read more…
The original red cayenne pepper has its origin in Cayenne, French Guiana; it has been in cultivation since ancient times. But today, there are 7 verified distinct verities of Cayenne … Read more…
The Cascabella peppers are amazingly beautiful looking chilies with their waxy and bright yellow and red appearance. Many mistake them for banana peppers or Hungarian Hot Wax peppers for their … Read more…
Cascabel pepper called chile cascabel in Mexico, is well known for the delicious salsas they make. In fact, Cascabel Salsa, with tomato or tomatillo, is a famed street food in … Read more…