Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum

Chiltepín - Scoville, smaak & toepassingen

Chiltepín is the wild grandmother of many domesticated peppers. Tiny round pods burst with instant heat and earthy brightness. They grow on shrubs across Sonoran deserts, often harvested by hand. Crunching a single berry releases a sharp, clean burn around 50,000 to 100,000 SHU. Indigenous communities like the Tohono O’odham have used chiltepín for generations in sauces, teas, and rituals. Sprinkle crushed pods over eggs, beans, or fruit for immediate spice. Wild spirit, concentrated fire - protected by the Ministry of Desert Heat. Chiltepín heeft doorgaans een temperatuur van 50,000-100,000 SHU (Heet). Komt in Mexico and U.S. Southwest deserts veel voor in specerijen, augurken en marinades. Crush chiltepín over tacos, soups, and beans for sharp heat. Steep in vinegar or oil to create table condiments. Blend into salsa chiltepín with roasted tomatoes and garlic. The pepper pairs with citrus, squash, eggs, and grilled meats. Because the burn hits fast and fades, it suits quick snacks. Bekijk sauzen met Chiltepín

Ook bekend als: Chiltepin, Bird’s Eye of the Desert

Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum
Chiltepín pepper - hot (50,000-100,000 SHU) from Mexico and U.S. Southwest deserts

Soort

Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum

Warmte

50,000-100,000 SHUHeet

Smaak

Heet, Aards, Helder, Bal, thin-skinned

Herkomst / Regio's

Mexico and U.S. Southwest deserts

Kleur / Vorm

Green turning bright red

Pod-grootte

0.5-1 cm diameter, round

Probeer het eens in de praktijk

Ontdek sauzen met Chiltepín

3 Europese sauzen in kleine hoeveelheden – smaak, pit en af en toe een beetje chaos, in één doos.

Met zorg samengesteldKleine seriesOp warmte getest

Sausjes met Chiltepín

Ontdek hoe makers Chiltepín gebruiken in verschillende stijlen en regio’s.

We hebben nog geen sauzen met Chiltepín geregistreerd.

Smaak & Aroma

Chiltepín is the wild grandmother of many domesticated peppers. Tiny round pods burst with instant heat and earthy brightness. They grow on shrubs across Sonoran deserts, often harvested by hand. Crunching a single berry releases a sharp, clean burn around 50,000 to 100,000 SHU. Indigenous communities like the Tohono O’odham have used chiltepín for generations in sauces, teas, and rituals. Sprinkle crushed pods over eggs, beans, or fruit for immediate spice. Wild spirit, concentrated fire - protected by the Ministry of Desert Heat.

Crush chiltepín over tacos, soups, and beans for sharp heat. Steep in vinegar or oil to create table condiments. Blend into salsa chiltepín with roasted tomatoes and garlic. The pepper pairs with citrus, squash, eggs, and grilled meats. Because the burn hits fast and fades, it suits quick snacks.

Warmteprofiel

Scoville-schaal

50,000-100,000 SHU

Heat label

Hot

Oogstperiode

Late summer to early winter

Sauce Index count

-

Geschiedenis en cultuur

Chiltepín plants are native to the U.S.-Mexico borderlands. Archaeological evidence shows their use long before European contact. Spanish explorers noted locals gathering the berries from thorny shrubs. Despite domestication attempts, many chiltepín crops still rely on semi-wild stands. Conservation efforts in Sonora aim to protect habitats where these peppers thrive under mesquite canopies. Today, chiltepín remains a cultural icon and state native pepper of Texas.

Plantkunde & kweekadvies

Chiltepín seeds need warmth and patience. Scarify lightly, then start indoors 10 to 12 weeks before planting. Maintain germination temperatures near 30°C. Transplant into well-drained soil with light afternoon shade. Plants grow 1 to 1.5 meters tall and appreciate support. Because they are perennial in frost-free zones, protect roots during winter. Harvest berries as they turn bright red, drying them quickly.

Trial box with three small-batch bottles
Proefpakket

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Eén doos met drie verschillende sauzen. Proef ze naast elkaar, geef ze een beoordeling in je Sauce Vault en beslis of je dit ritueel wilt voortzetten.

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Veelgestelde vragen

Chiltepín bereikt doorgaans een hoogte van 50,000-100,000 SHU (Heet). Deze waarden variëren naargelang de cultivar en de teeltomstandigheden.

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Beoordeeld door Republic of Heat - laatst bijgewerkt op 2025-11-10