The Cambuci Pepper, also known as "Bishop’s Hat" or "Balloon Pepper," is a vibrant Capsicum baccatum variety originating from the Amazon. Its name comes from its singular bell-like shape. It offers a notable heat that enhances its complex aroma without overpowering the palate.
Classified as Mildly Spicy, it provides a pleasant and stimulating heat. Its Scoville scale (SHU) ranges from 8,000 to 10,000 SHU, similar to a medium Jalapeño. The flavor is deliciously complex: sweet and fruity with a slightly citrusy aftertaste and the intense aroma characteristic of baccatum species.
Visually stunning, the fruit transitions from green to intense red. In the kitchen, its thick walls make it perfect for stuffing with cheese or meat and roasting. It can be consumed fresh in salads and vinaigrettes or used in oil and vinegar preserves.
Cambuchi (Bishop’s Hat) - SHU 10,000. Pack of 10 selected seeds, with identification label for species, origin, and heat level.
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