Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum
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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. ChiliCodexCDP.copy.rangeSentenceWithHeat ChiliCodexCDP.copy.originSentence 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. ChiliCodexCDP.navigation.seeSauceIndex
Ook bekend als: Chiltepin, Bird’s Eye of the Desert
Soort
Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum
Warmte
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 in het wild
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3 Europese sauzen in kleine hoeveelheden - smaak, vuur en af en toe een beetje chaos, in een doos.
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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
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Geschiedenis & 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 & Kweekinstructies
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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.
Proefbox visuele plaatshouder
- 3 × 100 ml sauzen (verschillende soorten)
- Proefkaart & combinatietips
- Verzending binnen de EU; beperkte oplage
Proefpakket
Eenmalige box om de warmte en smaak van verschillende soorten sauzen te ontdekken. Geen verplichtingen; gewoon proeven en aantekeningen maken.
Proefpakket kopenVeelgestelde vragen
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Heet, Aards, Helder, Bal, thin-skinned
ChiliCodexCDP.faq.answers.aliasList De alternatieve namen van deze peper komen meestal uit regionale dialecten.
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- Aji Charapita - Hot
- Cayenne - Hot
- Italian Calabrian - Hot
- Pequin - Hot
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.
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.
Gebruik handschoenen, ventilatie en zeep om capsaïcine-oliën te verwijderen.
Bronnen
- Republic of Heat proeflaboratorium veldnotities
- Producentendossiers ingediend via Directus
- Open rassenregisters en academisch onderzoek naar paprika's
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