About Murupi
Murupi is wild-type chinense from Brazilian Amazon. Rating 100,000-200,000 SHU offers extreme heat. Tiny fruits with massive punch. Important in indigenous Amazonian cuisine. The wild flavor complexity is exceptional. Difficult to cultivate. Used in traditional tucupi and other dishes. The genetics are valuable. Shows indigenous Brazilian pepper use. Essential for authentic Amazonian cooking.
Flavor profile
Extremely hot
In the kitchen
Wild Amazon type, traditional
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Days to harvest
- 100-120 days
- Plant height
- 36-48 inches
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