Monkey Face
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- Origin
- Scoville Heat Units
- 3 000 - 9 000 SHU
- Flavor
- Fruity
- Color
- Yellow to red
- Shape
- Long and wrinkled
Description
The Monkey Face is an ornamental chili pepper named for its distinctive wrinkled elongated pods about 8 cm long that ripen from green through golden yellow to red with a characteristic transverse crease that gives the fruit its primate-like appearance. Behind its playful name lies a genuinely pleasing flavor with exotic fruity notes reminiscent of mango and tropical fruit and a mild to medium heat suitable for cooking and fresh use. Its striking appearance makes it a popular choice for decorative gardens and as an eye-catching garnish.