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Dried Big Riot Chocolate Pepper

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[Capsicum chinense] Dried Big Riot Chocolate pepper, super-hot chili with dark brown bumpy pods.

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Dried Big Riot Chocolate Pepper

Dried Big Riot Chocolate Pepper is the dried version of the chocolate variant of this super-hot pepper belonging to the species Capsicum chinense, characterized by bumpy fruits that turn a deep dark brown at maturity.

The Big Riot Chocolate Plant

The plant is vigorous and productive, with irregular, wrinkled fruits that turn from green to chocolate brown at full ripeness, rich in capsaicin.

How to Sow Big Riot Chocolate

Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March, keeping temperatures constant at 25-28°C: Capsicum chinense germination usually takes 2-4 weeks.

How to Grow Big Riot Chocolate

Transplant from May, once night temperatures stay stably above 15°C. It prefers full sun, fertile well-drained soil, regular watering and periodic fertilization.

Heat Level and Care Tips for Big Riot Chocolate

The heat level is very high: disposable gloves are essential when handling the fruits, avoiding contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

Diseases and Pests of Big Riot 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 Big Riot Chocolate

The capsaicin in the fruits has thermogenic properties and supports metabolism. Dried Big Riot Chocolate pepper, with an intense flavor and earthy notes typical of dark varieties, is used as powder or in concentrated sauces.

Nutritional Values of Big Riot 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: 141 mg
  • Potassium: 318 mg