Datil
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- Origin
- USA, Florida
- Scoville Heat Units
- 100 000 - 300 000 SHU
- Flavor
- Fruity
- Color
- Yellow-orange
- Shape
- Small and tapered
Description
The Datil is a unique hot pepper with deep roots in the food culture of St. Augustine, Florida, where it has been cultivated for centuries. Its small, tapered pods ripen to a rich yellow-orange with searing heat comparable to the habanero but with a distinctly fruity, slightly sweet flavor. The Datil stars in local hot sauces, seafood dishes, and the celebrated Datil pepper jelly that defines St. Augustine's culinary identity.