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Bishop's Crown Powder

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[Capsicum baccatum] Ground Bishop's Crown powder, medium-low heat.

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Bishop's Crown Powder

Bishop's Crown powder is made by grinding this curious bishop's hat-shaped pepper, with a fruity, crunchy flavor.

The Bishop's Crown Powder Plant

The source pepper, Capsicum baccatum, grows on a vigorous, highly productive plant up to one meter tall, with light green leaves and a spreading habit.

How to Sow Bishop's Crown Powder

Seeds for fruit production are started between February and March in a heated seedbed, transplanting outdoors after the last frosts.

How to Grow Bishop's Crown Powder

It prefers sunny spots and well-drained soil; it tolerates summer heat well and produces large quantities of fruit until autumn.

Tips for Bishop's Crown Powder

The fruits have a distinctive tricorn or bishop's hat shape, ripening from green to bright red, and must be fully dried before grinding.

Diseases and Pests of Bishop's Crown Powder

Watch out for waterlogging and aphids; good air circulation helps prevent fungal diseases.

Uses and Curiosities of Bishop's Crown Powder

Bishop's Crown powder has a medium-low heat level, around 30,000-50,000 SHU, with fruity notes: ideal for sauces, marinades and meat dishes.

Properties of Bishop's Crown Powder

Rich in capsaicin and vitamin C, typical of dried Capsicum baccatum peppers.

Nutritional Values of Bishop's Crown Powder

  • Calories: about 270 kcal
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Carbohydrates: 49 g
  • Fat: 13 g
  • Fiber: 33 g