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Dried Trinidad Moruga Scorpion Chocolate Pepper

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[Capsicum chinense] Dried Trinidad Moruga Scorpion Chocolate pepper, dark brown variant, extremely hot.

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Dried Trinidad Moruga Scorpion Chocolate Pepper

Dried Trinidad Moruga Scorpion Chocolate Pepper is the dried version of the dark brown variant of the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion, belonging to the species Capsicum chinense, native to the Moruga district of Trinidad and Tobago. Its dark chocolate-brown ripe color sets it apart from the classic red variety, with extreme heat averaging around 1,200,000 Scoville Heat Units.

The Trinidad Moruga Scorpion Chocolate Plant

The plant is robust and well-branched, with thick stems able to support heavy fruit loads and dense dark green leaves. The fruits, with their characteristic wrinkled, bumpy shape and small stinger-like tail, turn from green to an intense dark brown, similar to dark chocolate, at full ripeness.

How to Sow Trinidad Moruga Scorpion Chocolate

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 Chocolate

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 Chocolate

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 Chocolate

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 Chocolate

Capsaicin, responsible for the heat, has thermogenic properties and boosts metabolism. Dried Trinidad Moruga Scorpion Chocolate pepper, with a fruity flavor and earthy, smoky notes typical of brown varieties, is used as powder, sauces or concentrated extracts, always in minimal doses.

Nutritional Values of Trinidad Moruga Scorpion Chocolate (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