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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
Origin

Amazon Basin

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Flavor

Tasting notes

Sharp, bright, and punchy

Uses

Best known for

Brazilian saucespicklingvinegar condiments
Colors

Common ripening colors

redblack