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Attribute Murupi Remove Habanero – Chocolate Remove Aji Charapita Remove
Scoville range 100,000 – 200,000 SHU
Medium
100,000 – 350,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense Capsicum chinense
Origin Brazil (Amazon) Caribbean Peru (Amazon)
Ripe color Red Chocolate Brown Yellow-Orange
Pod size 0.5-1 inch 1-2 inches 0.25-0.5 inches
Flavor profile Extremely hot Smoky, earthy heat with fruity undertones Hot heat
Culinary uses Wild Amazon type, traditional Mole sauces, barbecue, exotic hot sauces World's most expensive, gourmet
Growing difficulty Difficult Moderate Difficult
Days to harvest 100-120 days 95-105 days 100-120 days
Plant height 36-48 inches 24-36 inches 36-48 inches
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