Santaka
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- Origin
- Japan
- Scoville Heat Units
- 40 000 - 50 000 SHU
- Flavor
- Peppery
- Color
- Red
- Shape
- Small and upright
Description
The Santaka is a Japanese bird's eye chili producing small upright pods of 4-6 cm that ripen to vivid red. With 40,000-50,000 SHU it delivers intense clean heat with a pungent flavor. Widely used dried in Asian stir-fries and chili oils it is valued for its reliable consistent heat and deep red color.