Orange Manzano
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- Origin
- Mexico
- Scoville Heat Units
- 12 000 - 30 000 SHU
- Flavor
- Fruity
- Color
- Orange
- Shape
- Round and thick-walled
Description
The Orange Manzano is a Capsicum pubescens chili native to the cool highland regions of Mexico producing round thick-fleshed pods with distinctive black seeds ripening to a vivid orange that set it apart from other chili species. Like all manzano-type peppers it thrives in cooler mountain climates where other capsicums struggle and develops a rich fruity flavor with moderate heat tempered by thick juicy flesh. A traditional ingredient in Mexican and Andean cooking it is prized for its unusual black seeds beautiful orange color and distinctive fruity flavor profile.