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Pepper profile

Ethiopian Brown

Origin
Ethiopia
Species
Capsicum annuum
Ripe color
Brown
Pod size
2-3 inches

Scoville heat range

30,000 – 50,000 SHU

Medium heat level

About Ethiopian Brown

Ethiopian Brown is unique brown Ethiopian variety. Rating 30,000-50,000 SHU offers cayenne-level heat. The brown color is unusual. Flavor has earthy smoky notes. Used in Ethiopian cuisine and berbere spice blends. The heat is substantial. Important in Ethiopian cooking. The brown color and flavor are distinctive. Shows Ethiopian pepper cultivation. Used in traditional spice blends.

Flavor profile

Hot with earthy notes

In the kitchen

Ethiopian cuisine, berbere spice

Growing information

Difficulty
Moderate
Days to harvest
85-95 days
Plant height
24-30 inches

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