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