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| Attribute | Tabasco Pepper Remove |
Malagueta
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|---|---|---|
| Scoville range | 30,000 – 50,000 SHU Medium |
50,000 – 100,000 SHU Medium |
| Species | Capsicum frutescens | Capsicum frutescens |
| Origin | Tabasco, Mexico | Brazil/Africa |
| Ripe color | Yellow-Green to Red | Red |
| Pod size | 1-2 inches | 1-2 inches |
| Flavor profile | Sharp, tangy with slight fruitiness | Very hot, sharp |
| Culinary uses | Tabasco® sauce, hot sauces, Cajun cuisine, pickling | Brazilian cuisine, hot sauces |
| Growing difficulty | Moderate | Easy |
| Days to harvest | 80-90 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.