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Purple Ufo Powder

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[Capsicum annuum] Ground Purple Ufo pepper powder, medium-low heat, mild flavor.

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Purple Ufo Powder

Purple Ufo powder is made by grinding this unusually shaped pepper, resembling a small flying saucer, hence its name, with a distinctive purple color.

The Purple Ufo Powder Plant

The source pepper, Capsicum annuum, grows on a sturdy plant shaped like a small tree, up to 60 centimeters tall, with a dark purple stem and very leafy oval foliage.

How to Sow Purple Ufo Powder

Seeds for fruit production are started between February and March, transplanting after the last frosts.

How to Grow Purple Ufo Powder

An ornamental as well as productive plant, it grows well in pots; it needs regular watering and a sunny spot to bring out the fruit's coloring.

Tips for Purple Ufo Powder

The fruits, wide at the top and tapered below, start out purple and turn deep red-purple at full ripeness; they must be fully dried before grinding.

Diseases and Pests of Purple Ufo Powder

Waterlogging should be avoided, as it favors root rot; generally resistant when grown with good drainage.

Uses and Curiosities of Purple Ufo Powder

Purple Ufo powder has a medium-low heat level, around 20,000 SHU, with a mild flavor close to sweet bell pepper: excellent for light seasonings and for those who prefer a gentler heat.

Properties of Purple Ufo Powder

Contains capsaicin in moderate amounts and anthocyanins responsible for the fruit's purple color.

Nutritional Values of Purple Ufo Powder

  • Calories: about 280 kcal
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Fiber: 34 g