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Sigaretta

Sigaretta is a hot Calabrian Capsicum annuum landrace with long, narrow horn-shaped red fruits and a thin pericarp. The paper identifies it as a distinct local heirloom, also known as Diavolicchio, used fresh and in powdered form.

Scoville 37,644 SHU
Species Capsicum annuum
Origin

Calabria, Italy

World map highlighting Calabria, Italy
Flavor

Tasting notes

Sigaretta is a hot Calabrian Capsicum annuum landrace with long, narrow horn-shaped red fruits and a thin pericarp. The paper identifies it as a distinct local heirloom, also known as Diavolicchio, used fresh and in powdered form.

Uses

Best known for

fresh usepowder
Colors

Common ripening colors

red
Also called

Aliases

Diavolicchio
Lineage

How it relates

Lineage type: landrace

Note: The source treats Sigaretta as a traditional Calabrian hot pepper heirloom and also notes the alternate name Diavolicchio.