Habanero Orange
- Origin
- Mexico, Yucatán
- Scoville Heat Units
- 100 000 - 350 000 SHU
- Flavor
- Fruity
- Color
- Orange
- Shape
- Lantern-shaped
Description
The Orange Habanero is the classic and most widely recognized habanero variety, originating from the Yucatán Peninsula where it remains a cornerstone of regional cuisine. Its small, lantern-shaped pods ripen to vivid orange with searing heat and a signature tropical, fruity, floral flavor that distinguishes it from all other hot peppers. Used extensively in Caribbean and Mexican hot sauces, salsas, and marinades, it is the defining flavor of many world-famous condiments.