Origin
Mild
Piquante pepper
Piquante pepper is a South African Capsicum baccatum valued for mild heat, sweetness, and tang. Its small fruit is versatile across many dishes.
Scoville 1,000 SHU to 2,000 SHU
Species Capsicum baccatum
Tasting notes
Mild, sweet, and tangy
Best known for
general cookingstuffing
Common ripening colors
Aliases
Sweet piquante pepper
Source entry
Reference: Sweet piquante pepper
2,000 SHU peak heat