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Dried Trinidad Moruga Scorpion White Pepper

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[Capsicum chinense] Dried white Trinidad Moruga Scorpion pepper, rare pigment-free variant, extremely hot.

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Dried Trinidad Moruga Scorpion White Pepper

Dried Trinidad Moruga Scorpion White Pepper is the dried version of the rare white variant of the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion, belonging to the species Capsicum chinense, native to the Moruga district of Trinidad and Tobago. Bred from plants lacking pigmentation, it retains the variety's extreme heat, with average values around 1,200,000 Scoville Heat Units.

The Trinidad Moruga Scorpion White Plant

The plant is robust and well-branched, with thick stems and dense dark green leaves; unlike the classic variety, ripe fruits turn ivory-white rather than red, while retaining the characteristic wrinkled, bumpy shape with a small stinger-like tail.

How to Sow Trinidad Moruga Scorpion White

Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March, keeping temperatures constant at 25-28°C: Capsicum chinense germination is slow, often 3-4 weeks.

How to Grow Trinidad Moruga Scorpion White

Transplant from May, once night temperatures stay stably above 15°C. It prefers full sun, rich well-drained soil, regular watering and supportive fertilization throughout the season.

Heat Level and Care Tips for Trinidad Moruga Scorpion White

The capsaicin content is extremely high: always handle with disposable gloves, avoiding any contact with eyes and mucous membranes. During drying, keep the product away from direct drafts and excessive heat sources.

Diseases and Pests of Trinidad Moruga Scorpion White

Like other Capsicum chinense, it can be affected by aphids, spider mites and whitefly, especially under protected cultivation with poor ventilation.

Properties and Uses of Trinidad Moruga Scorpion White

Capsaicin, responsible for the heat, has thermogenic properties and boosts metabolism. Dried Trinidad Moruga Scorpion White pepper, with a fruity, slightly more delicate flavor than the red variant, is used as powder, sauces or concentrated extracts, always in minimal doses.

Nutritional Values of Trinidad Moruga Scorpion White (per 100 g)

  • Calories: 40 kcal
  • Protein: 1.9 g
  • Fat: 0.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8.8 g
  • Fibre: 1.5 g
  • Vitamin C: 144 mg
  • Potassium: 322 mg