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Dried Chile V.2 Pepper

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[Capsicum chinense] Dried Chile V.2 pepper, lantern-shaped fruits with balanced heat.

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Dried Chile V.2 Pepper

Dried Chile V.2 Pepper is the dried version of this pepper with a curious history, discovered by chance at a trade fair, belonging to the species Capsicum chinense.

The Chile V.2 Plant

The plant is medium-sized but very hardy, adapting well to container growing on balconies or indoors, and can reach about one meter in height; the fruits have a characteristic lantern shape, packed with seeds inside.

How to Sow Chile V.2

Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March, keeping temperatures constant at 24-27°C until germination, which usually occurs within 2-3 weeks.

How to Grow Chile V.2

Transplant from May, once night temperatures stay stably above 13°C. It prefers full sun or partial shade, fertile well-drained soil, regular watering and periodic fertilization.

Heat Level and Care Tips for Chile V.2

The heat level is high (about 500,000 SHU), although the flavor is less pungent than one might expect: gloves are still recommended when handling the fruits.

Diseases and Pests of Chile V.2

It can be affected by aphids, spider mites and whitefly, especially under protected cultivation with poor ventilation.

Properties and Uses of Chile V.2

The capsaicin in the fruits has thermogenic and metabolism-stimulating properties. Dried Chile V.2 pepper, prized for its balanced flavor despite the high heat, is used ground into powder or flakes.

Nutritional Values of Chile V.2 (per 100 g)

  • Calories: 40 kcal
  • Protein: 1.9 g
  • Fat: 0.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8.8 g
  • Fibre: 1.5 g
  • Vitamin C: 143 mg
  • Potassium: 322 mg