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Peter Pepper

Origin
USA, Texas
Scoville Heat Units
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Flavor
Smoky
Color
Red
Shape
Convoluted and wrinkled

Description

The Peter Pepper is a novelty chili from Texas and Louisiana USA famous for its distinctively convoluted wrinkled shape that gives it a striking and unmistakable appearance making it one of the most photographed chili varieties in existence. Beyond its sensational appearance it produces genuinely flavorful pods with moderate heat around 10,000-23,000 SHU and a classic smoky chili taste that makes them suitable for sauces salsas and hot sauce production. Available in both red and yellow forms it is grown primarily as a novelty and conversation piece but is fully edible with authentic chili character.