Capsicum chinense
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Datil peppers glow golden like tiny lanterns. Native to St. Augustine, they combine tropical sweetness with searing heat. Flavor suggests mango and apricot before a 100,000 to 300,000 SHU burn. Minorcan descendants brought the pepper in the 1700s and built a regional sauce culture around it. Citizens use datil in sweet-hot relishes, sausages, and seafood glazes. Makers craft preservative-free sauces sold at Florida festivals. Bright heat, coastal story - registered by the Ministry of Historic Flame. Datil suele medir 100,000-300,000 SHU (Muy caliente). Aparece en United States, St. Augustine Florida en condimentos, encurtidos y adobos. Cook datils into minorcan clam chowder, seafood boils, and barbecue glaze. Blend them with mustard, fruit, or honey for balanced sauces. Dice into chutneys for pork or shrimp. They ferment well into vinegar-based table sauce. Pair with citrus, brown sugar, and allspice. ChiliCodexCDP.navigation.seeSauceIndex
También conocido como: St. Augustine Datil, Minorcan Pepper
Especies
Capsicum chinense
Calor
Sabor
Caliente, Afrutado, Dulce, floral, lingering
Origen / Regiones
United States, St. Augustine Florida
Color / Forma
Green to golden orange when ripe
Tamaño del pod
4-6 cm long, 1-2 cm wide
Pruébalo en la naturaleza
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Sabor y aroma
Datil peppers glow golden like tiny lanterns. Native to St. Augustine, they combine tropical sweetness with searing heat. Flavor suggests mango and apricot before a 100,000 to 300,000 SHU burn. Minorcan descendants brought the pepper in the 1700s and built a regional sauce culture around it. Citizens use datil in sweet-hot relishes, sausages, and seafood glazes. Makers craft preservative-free sauces sold at Florida festivals. Bright heat, coastal story - registered by the Ministry of Historic Flame.
Cook datils into minorcan clam chowder, seafood boils, and barbecue glaze. Blend them with mustard, fruit, or honey for balanced sauces. Dice into chutneys for pork or shrimp. They ferment well into vinegar-based table sauce. Pair with citrus, brown sugar, and allspice.
Perfil térmico
Escala Scoville
100,000-300,000 SHU
Heat label
Very Hot
Ventana de cosecha
Late summer to early autumn
Recuento del índice de salsas
-
Historia y cultura
Legend says Minorcan settlers working on Florida’s indigo plantations introduced datil seeds from the Caribbean. The pepper thrived in St. Augustine’s humid climate and became a local treasure. Annual datil festivals celebrate its heritage, and the city recognizes it as an official pepper. Small farms continue to cultivate heirloom datil plants, keeping the tradition alive through sauces like “Bottled Hell.”
Botánica y notas de cultivo
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Datils prefer warm, humid environments. Start seeds indoors 10 weeks before planting and maintain 27°C for germination. Transplant when nights stay above 18°C. Plants reach about 90 cm tall and produce clusters of pods. Provide rich soil, consistent water, and mulch to retain moisture. Expect 100 to 110 days to first ripe peppers.
Marcador de posición visual de la caja de prueba
- 3 salsas de 100 ml (varios estilos)
- Ficha de cata y sugerencias de maridaje
- Envíos a toda la UE; tiradas limitadas.
Caja de prueba
Caja única para explorar el calor y el sabor de diferentes estilos de salsas. Sin compromiso; solo prueba y toma notas.
Comprar caja de pruebaPreguntas frecuentes
Datil suele medir 100,000-300,000 SHU (Muy caliente). Los rangos varían según el cultivar y las condiciones de cultivo.
Caliente, Afrutado, Dulce, floral, lingering
ChiliCodexCDP.faq.answers.aliasList Los nombres alternativos de este pimiento provienen principalmente de dialectos regionales.
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- Bird's Eye - Very Hot
- Brazilian Malagueta - Very Hot
- Habanero - Very Hot
- Madame Jeanette - Very Hot
Cook datils into minorcan clam chowder, seafood boils, and barbecue glaze. Blend them with mustard, fruit, or honey for balanced sauces. Dice into chutneys for pork or shrimp. They ferment well into vinegar-based table sauce. Pair with citrus, brown sugar, and allspice.
Datils prefer warm, humid environments. Start seeds indoors 10 weeks before planting and maintain 27°C for germination. Transplant when nights stay above 18°C. Plants reach about 90 cm tall and produce clusters of pods. Provide rich soil, consistent water, and mulch to retain moisture. Expect 100 to 110 days to first ripe peppers.
Wear gloves and eye protection when handling datils. Provide ventilation when simmering sauces. If oil contacts skin, wash immediately with soap, then apply dairy or alcohol to calm burn.
Fuentes
- Republic of Heat Notas de campo del laboratorio de cata
- Expedientes de productores presentados a través de Directus
- Registros abiertos de variedades cultivadas e investigación académica sobre el pimiento
Cotejamos bancos de semillas, literatura revisada por pares y datos de productores acreditados para verificar las afirmaciones sobre SHU y origen.
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