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| Attribute |
Malagueta
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Purple UFO Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | 50,000 – 100,000 SHU Medium |
5,000 – 30,000 SHU Medium |
| Species | Capsicum frutescens | Capsicum baccatum |
| Origin | Brazil/Africa | USA (hybrid) |
| Ripe color | Red | Purple |
| Pod size | 1-2 inches | 2-3 inches (UFO-shaped) |
| Flavor profile | Very hot, sharp | Fruity moderate heat |
| Culinary uses | Brazilian cuisine, hot sauces | Unique color, stuffing |
| Growing difficulty | Easy | Moderate |
| Days to harvest | 85-95 days | 85-95 days |
| Plant height | 36-48 inches | 36-48 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.