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| Attribute | Chile de Árbol (dried) Remove | Cayenne – Golden Remove | Guntur Sannam Remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | 15,000 – 30,000 SHU Medium |
30,000 – 50,000 SHU Medium |
35,000 – 40,000 SHU Medium |
| Species | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | Mexico | USA (cultivated) | Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Ripe color | Bright Red (dried) | Golden Yellow | Red |
| Pod size | 2-3 inches | 4-6 inches | 3-4 inches |
| Flavor profile | Intensely smoky, nutty, sharp | Sharp heat with fruity, citrus notes | Hot heat |
| Culinary uses | Toasted and ground for salsas, mole de olla | Hot sauces, powders, colorful dishes | Indian dried chili, export |
| Growing difficulty | Easy | Easy | Easy |
| Days to harvest | 75-85 days | 70-80 days | 80-90 days |
| Plant height | 36-48 inches | 24-36 inches | 30-36 inches |
| Community rating | — | — | — |
Scoville values are laboratory ranges for the variety, not for an individual pod. Blank cells are not recorded; see each pepper's page for sources and review state.