Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum
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Pequin peppers are tiny sparks with a fiery personality. Pods ripen red and oval, barely a fingernail long. The flavor is citrusy with a touch of smoke, and the heat lands around 40,000 to 60,000 SHU. Mexican citizens crush dried pequin into table salsa macha, seafood broths, and spicy peanuts. The thin skin dries fast, so pequin flakes stay vibrant. Add a pinch to soups or infuse whole pods in vinegar for sharp condiments. Small pepper, big flair - certified by the Ministry of Pocket Heat. Pequin suele medir 40,000-60,000 SHU (Caliente). Aparece en Mexico, Northeastern states en condimentos, encurtidos y adobos. Sprinkle dried pequin over soups, tacos, and fruit for sharp heat. Blend into salsa macha with toasted seeds and oil. Infuse whole pods in vinegar or mezcal for spicy condiments. Crush them with salt and lime for michelada rims. They pair with seafood, citrus, nuts, and tropical fruit. ChiliCodexCDP.navigation.seeSauceIndex
También conocido como: Piquín, Bird Pepper
Especies
Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum
Calor
Sabor
Caliente, Cítricos, Humeante, Pelota, thin-skinned
Origen / Regiones
Mexico, Northeastern states
Color / Forma
Green turning bright red when ripe
Tamaño del pod
1-2 cm long, 0.5 cm wide
Pruébalo en la naturaleza
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Sabor y aroma
Pequin peppers are tiny sparks with a fiery personality. Pods ripen red and oval, barely a fingernail long. The flavor is citrusy with a touch of smoke, and the heat lands around 40,000 to 60,000 SHU. Mexican citizens crush dried pequin into table salsa macha, seafood broths, and spicy peanuts. The thin skin dries fast, so pequin flakes stay vibrant. Add a pinch to soups or infuse whole pods in vinegar for sharp condiments. Small pepper, big flair - certified by the Ministry of Pocket Heat.
Sprinkle dried pequin over soups, tacos, and fruit for sharp heat. Blend into salsa macha with toasted seeds and oil. Infuse whole pods in vinegar or mezcal for spicy condiments. Crush them with salt and lime for michelada rims. They pair with seafood, citrus, nuts, and tropical fruit.
Perfil térmico
Escala Scoville
40,000-60,000 SHU
Heat label
Hot
Ventana de cosecha
Late summer to autumn
Recuento del índice de salsas
-
Historia y cultura
Pequin belongs to the wild Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum found across northern Mexico and the southern United States. Indigenous peoples harvested the tiny peppers for seasoning long before cultivation. Spanish chroniclers noted their use in the 16th century. Modern farmers cultivate semi-wild stands, while foragers still gather pods from thorny shrubs. Pequin remains popular in northeastern Mexican cuisine and Tex-Mex products.
Botánica y notas de cultivo
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Pequin plants prefer warm climates and can be slow to germinate. Start seeds indoors 10 weeks before transplanting, using bottom heat around 28°C. Transplant when nights stay above 18°C. Plants grow into dense shrubs about 90 cm tall. Provide well-drained soil and moderate water. Harvest when pods glow red, then dry them quickly in dehydrators or sunny windows.
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
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Comprar caja de pruebaPreguntas frecuentes
Pequin suele medir 40,000-60,000 SHU (Caliente). Los rangos varían según el cultivar y las condiciones de cultivo.
Caliente, Cítricos, Humeante, Pelota, thin-skinned
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- Cayenne - Hot
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- Italian Calabrian - Hot
Sprinkle dried pequin over soups, tacos, and fruit for sharp heat. Blend into salsa macha with toasted seeds and oil. Infuse whole pods in vinegar or mezcal for spicy condiments. Crush them with salt and lime for michelada rims. They pair with seafood, citrus, nuts, and tropical fruit.
Pequin plants prefer warm climates and can be slow to germinate. Start seeds indoors 10 weeks before transplanting, using bottom heat around 28°C. Transplant when nights stay above 18°C. Plants grow into dense shrubs about 90 cm tall. Provide well-drained soil and moderate water. Harvest when pods glow red, then dry them quickly in dehydrators or sunny windows.
Utilice guantes, ventilación y jabón para eliminar los aceites de capsaicina.
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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