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[Capsicum chinense] Dried Fatalii pepper, intensely citrusy and aromatic African chili.
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Dried Fatalii Pepper is the classic yellow variety of the Fatalii, a cultivar of the Habanero family belonging to the species Capsicum chinense, originally from the Caribbean and now widespread across Central Africa.
The plant grows upright and branched in a small tree shape, reaching up to 1.3-1.8 metres in height; the oblong fruits, tapering at the tip, are green when unripe and turn bright yellow at full maturity.
Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March, keeping temperatures constant at 25-28°C until germination, which usually takes 2-3 weeks.
Transplant from April to June, once temperatures start to rise steadily. It prefers full sun or partial shade, shelter from wind, permeable fertile soil, and a small stake to support the stem.
The heat level is high (about 125,000-400,000 SHU): gloves are recommended when handling the fruits, avoiding contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
It can be affected by aphids, spider mites and whitefly; avoiding wetting the foliage during watering reduces the risk of fungal disease.
The high capsaicin content gives strong thermogenic and metabolism-stimulating properties. Dried Fatalii pepper, considered one of the most aromatic in the world for its intense citrus and tropical fruit scent, is used ground into powder or flakes to season fish and white meats.