About This Pepper
Malagueta is essential Brazilian pepper. Rating 50,000-100,000 SHU offers serious heat. These small peppers are used extensively in Brazil. C. frutescens species provides unique flavor. Essential in Brazilian hot sauces and cuisine. The heat is sharp and immediate. Very productive plants. Important in Bahian cooking. The name is also used for grains of paradise spice. Shows Brazilian pepper tradition.
Flavor Profile
Very hot, sharp
Culinary Uses
Brazilian cuisine, hot sauces
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Growing Information
Difficulty
Easy
Days to Harvest
85-95 days
Plant Height
36-48 inches