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Murupi

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Origin Brazil (Amazon)
Species Capsicum chinense
Color Red
Size 0.5-1 inch
Scoville Heat Units
100,000 - 200,000 SHU
Heat Level: Medium

About This Pepper

Murupi is wild-type chinense from Brazilian Amazon. Rating 100,000-200,000 SHU offers extreme heat. Tiny fruits with massive punch. Important in indigenous Amazonian cuisine. The wild flavor complexity is exceptional. Difficult to cultivate. Used in traditional tucupi and other dishes. The genetics are valuable. Shows indigenous Brazilian pepper use. Essential for authentic Amazonian cooking.

Flavor Profile

Extremely hot

Culinary Uses

Wild Amazon type, traditional

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Growing Information

Difficulty Difficult
Days to Harvest 100-120 days
Plant Height 36-48 inches

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