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Tabasco Powder

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[Capsicum frutescens] Ground Tabasco powder, medium-high heat.

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Tabasco Powder

Tabasco powder is made by grinding this famous American hot pepper, world-renowned thanks to the hot sauce that bears its name.

The Tabasco Powder Plant

The source pepper, Capsicum frutescens, grows on a perennial shrubby plant, very vigorous and productive, reaching up to one meter in height.

How to Sow Tabasco Powder

Sowing takes place between February and March in a heated seedbed, transplanting outdoors after the last frosts.

How to Grow Tabasco Powder

It loves warm climates and very sunny spots; in pots it can be overwintered indoors for multi-year growing.

Tips for Tabasco Powder

The tapered fruits ripen from green to bright red, growing upright on the branches, and must be fully dried before grinding.

Diseases and Pests of Tabasco Powder

Watch out for waterlogging and aphids; good air circulation prevents rot.

Uses and Curiosities of Tabasco Powder

Tabasco powder has a medium-high heat level, around 30,000-50,000 SHU, with a tangy, sharp flavor: ideal for seasoning eggs, meat and Mexican dishes.

Properties of Tabasco Powder

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

Nutritional Values of Tabasco Powder

  • Calories: about 275 kcal
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fat: 13 g
  • Fiber: 33 g