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Borg 9 (Red): The Sweet Nuclear Explosion
The Borg 9 pepper (usually the Red version) is a relatively rare and highly acclaimed Super Hot pepper, created in the UK by producer Jon Harper. It is a complex and powerful hybrid resulting from the cross of two extreme peppers: the Naglah (Bhut Jolokia x 7 Pot Douglah) and the 7 Pot Bubblegum (Moruga x Yellow 7 Pot), with the name being a tribute to actor Ernest Borgnine.
Extreme Intensity and Unique Flavor.
Degree of Pungency (Nuclear): The Borg 9 belongs to the elite group of the hottest peppers in the world. Its heat is estimated at over 1,500,000 Scoville Units (SHU), rivaling the Naga Viper and, in some versions, even the Carolina Reaper. The heat is overwhelming and immediate, intended only for the most experienced enthusiasts.
Surprising Flavor: What distinguishes the Borg 9 is its contrasting and complex flavor profile. The initial flavor is described as surprisingly sweet, fruity, and slightly floral. This initial sweetness deceives the palate before being overtaken by the capsaicin wave.
Appearance and Applications.
With a wrinkled surface, typical of super spicy chinense peppers, they start green and mature to a vibrant and intense red. Often, the Borg 9 presents the Bleeding Calyx phenomenon, where the red color of the pepper "climbs" up the base of the stem (making it very ornamental).
Its dual characteristic — extreme heat and sweet/fruity flavor — makes it excellent for:
- Gourmet Hot Sauces: The fruity flavor enhances sauces based on mango, pineapple, or tomato, creating an explosive sweet and sour experience.
- Curries and Stews: Used whole or in pieces, it provides deep and persistent heat to meat or vegetarian dishes.
The Borg 9 is a cult pepper for those seeking maximum pungency but without sacrificing a sweet, exotic, and complex flavor.
Borg 9 - SHU 1,569,300. Pack of 10 selected seeds, with identification sticker of species, origin and heat.
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Borg 9 (Red): The Sweet Nuclear Explosion
The Borg 9 pepper (usually the Red version) is a relatively rare and highly acclaimed Super Hot pepper, created in the UK by producer Jon Harper. It is a complex and powerful hybrid resulting from the cross of two extreme peppers: the Naglah (Bhut Jolokia x 7 Pot Douglah) and the 7 Pot Bubblegum (Moruga x Yellow 7 Pot), with the name being a tribute to actor Ernest Borgnine.
Extreme Intensity and Unique Flavor.
Degree of Pungency (Nuclear): The Borg 9 belongs to the elite group of the hottest peppers in the world. Its heat is estimated at over 1,500,000 Scoville Units (SHU), rivaling the Naga Viper and, in some versions, even the Carolina Reaper. The heat is overwhelming and immediate, intended only for the most experienced enthusiasts.
Surprising Flavor: What distinguishes the Borg 9 is its contrasting and complex flavor profile. The initial flavor is described as surprisingly sweet, fruity, and slightly floral. This initial sweetness deceives the palate before being overtaken by the capsaicin wave.
Appearance and Applications.
With a wrinkled surface, typical of super spicy chinense peppers, they start green and mature to a vibrant and intense red. Often, the Borg 9 presents the Bleeding Calyx phenomenon, where the red color of the pepper "climbs" up the base of the stem (making it very ornamental).
Its dual characteristic — extreme heat and sweet/fruity flavor — makes it excellent for:
- Gourmet Hot Sauces: The fruity flavor enhances sauces based on mango, pineapple, or tomato, creating an explosive sweet and sour experience.
- Curries and Stews: Used whole or in pieces, it provides deep and persistent heat to meat or vegetarian dishes.
The Borg 9 is a cult pepper for those seeking maximum pungency but without sacrificing a sweet, exotic, and complex flavor.