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Malagueta pepper
Malagueta pepper is a small, tapered Capsicum frutescens used widely in Brazil, Portugal, and other Lusophone cuisines. Its sharp, bright heat and compact pods make it a natural fit for sauces, pickles, vinegars, and table condiments.
Scoville 60,000 SHU to 100,000 SHU
Species Capsicum frutescens
Tasting notes
Sharp, bright, and punchy
Best known for
Brazilian saucespicklingvinegar condiments
Common ripening colors
redblack
Source entry
Reference: Malagueta pepper
100,000 SHU peak heat