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🟡 Medium

Shito Pepper

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Origin Ghana
Species Capsicum frutescens
Color Red
Size 1-2 inches
Scoville Heat Units
40,000 - 50,000 SHU
Heat Level: Medium

About This Pepper

Shito Pepper is essential ingredient in Ghanaian shito (black pepper sauce). Rating 40,000-50,000 SHU offers serious heat. These small peppers pack intense punch. Essential in West African cuisine particularly Ghana. Used to make traditional shito sauce with dried fish and shrimp. The heat is sharp and immediate. Very popular throughout West Africa. Can be dried for storage. The name ‘shito’ means pepper in Ga language. Essential for authentic Ghanaian cooking. Brings serious heat to West African dishes.

Flavor Profile

Hot with sharp bite

Culinary Uses

Ghanaian shito sauce, West African cuisine

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Growing Information

Difficulty Moderate
Days to Harvest 90-100 days
Plant Height 36-48 inches

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