20 CHILI PEPPER SEEDS-URFA BIBER + GROWING GUIDE ON REQUEST fresh seeds
Chili pepper is the common name given to the berry obtained from some spicy varieties of the Capsicum plant genus used mainly as a condiment.. Although it comes from the same genus as peppers, chili peppers differ because they contain capsaicin, a chemical compound present in different concentrations depending on the variety, responsible for the spiciness of the berry.. The spiciness of a chili pepper is indicated using the Scoville scale, which measures the amount of capsaicin it contains. (16 Scoville units are equivalent to one part of capsaicin per million). from the species Capsicum annuum: Cayenne pepper, jalapeño, serrano, thai, calabrese chili, black chili (also known as black fire violet); from the Capsicum baccatum species: Aji Amarillo and Lemon Drop Chili Pepper. from the species Capsicum chinense: the habanero, the Carolina reaper, the bhut jolokia; from the Capsicum frutescens species: the tabasco. from the Capsicum pubescens species: the rococo. Culinary uses In Mesoamerica it was used in the preparation of hot chocolate and is the basis of various dishes of pre-Hispanic origin. It is currently consumed fresh, fried or roasted, canned and powdered, crushed or dry ground.. It is a traditional ingredient in the cuisines of Mexico, the Caribbean, Thailand, Peru, Chile and Bolivia.. It is a widely used ingredient in South American gastronomy both for its spicy flavor and to color dishes.. In Italy, chilli pepper is usually used as a condiment: It can be eaten fresh or dried, and is used for example to make chili powder and to flavor grills, curries, or spicy sauces.. One of the Italian classics is the arrabbiata sauce. Paprika Once acclimatized in Europe, it became customary to dry and grind the chili pepper and use it to season and color different types of sausages and dishes.. The Spanish called it pimentón, which can be sweet or spicy.; in the United States and parts of Latin America (where paprika is the fresh fruit) the Hungarian word paprika is used, in French piments doux, in German and Dutch the Hungarian word paprika is also used, and in Hungarian cuisine paprika, especially the hot type obtained from chili peppers, is widely used to flavor goulash, sausages and chicken and is considered the national spice in that country.. Its use, both sweet and spicy, is very widespread in Spain for the preparation of some traditional sausages.. It is also a very popular condiment in the Maghreb, in particular a puree of dried red chili pepper called harissa. (in Arabic هريسة?) originally from Tunisia and widely used with the renowned couscous, a traditional dish typical of the cuisine of this region.
THE SEEDS ARE SHIPPED IN TRANSPARENT SACHETS, WITH A CARD INSIDE INDICATING THE VARIETY OF THE SEED
