Chocolate Moruga Pepper

The Chocolate Moruga pepper is a hot and spicy pepper that belongs to the Capsicum chinense species. This pepper is native to the Caribbean region and is grown in countries like Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, and Grenada. The pepper is similar to the Carolina Reaper in terms of heat, but has a unique taste and appearance.

The Chocolate Moruga pepper is named after the Moruga district in Trinidad and Tobago. The pepper has a broad and wrinkled skin with a deep chocolate brown color when fully mature. The pepper grows to be about 2-3 inches in length and has a distinctive aroma that is both pungent and sweet.

The heat of the Chocolate Moruga pepper is rated at around 1.5 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it one of the hottest peppers in the world. It has a slow and lingering burn that builds up over time, making it suitable for use in sauces, salsas, and other spicy dishes. The heat is intense, but not intolerable, and can be balanced out with the right combination of spices and ingredients.

The Chocolate Moruga pepper is often compared to the Carolina Reaper in terms of heat and flavor. However, the Chocolate Moruga has a more complex taste that is not entirely overpowered by the heat. It has a fruity and earthy flavor with hints of nuttiness and a smoky undertone.