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Attribute Piri Piri Remove Malagueta Remove Cabe Rawit Remove
Scoville range 50,000 – 175,000 SHU
Medium
50,000 – 100,000 SHU
Medium
50,000 – 100,000 SHU
Medium
Species Capsicum frutescens Capsicum frutescens Capsicum frutescens
Origin Africa (Mozambique/Angola) Brazil/Africa Indonesia
Ripe color Red Red Red and Green
Pod size 1-2 inches 1-2 inches 1-2 inches
Flavor profile Very hot, sharp Very hot, sharp Very hot
Culinary uses African cuisine, piri piri sauce Brazilian cuisine, hot sauces Indonesian bird's eye, sambal
Growing difficulty Moderate Easy Moderate
Days to harvest 90-100 days 85-95 days 85-95 days
Plant height 36-48 inches 36-48 inches 30-36 inches
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