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Dried Habanero Orange Pepper

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[Capsicum chinense] Dried Habanero Orange pepper, world's classic fruity extreme-heat chili.

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Dried Habanero Orange Pepper

Dried Habanero Orange Pepper is the most widespread Habanero cultivar in the world, belonging to the species Capsicum chinense, originally from the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico and the Caribbean islands.

The Habanero Orange Plant

The plant, 60-90 cm tall, produces pendant fruits with a characteristic square lantern shape, about 4 cm long, ripening from green to a bright glossy orange.

How to Sow Habanero Orange

Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March, keeping temperatures constant at 25-28°C until germination, which usually takes 2-3 weeks.

How to Grow Habanero Orange

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.

Heat Level and Care Tips for Habanero Orange

The heat level is very high (about 150,000-330,000 SHU): gloves are essential when handling the fruits, carefully avoiding contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

Diseases and Pests of Habanero Orange

It can be affected by aphids, spider mites and whitefly; avoiding wetting the foliage during watering reduces the risk of fungal disease.

Properties and Uses of Habanero Orange

The high capsaicin content gives strong thermogenic and metabolism-stimulating properties. Dried Habanero Orange pepper, one of the most widely used in the world for its fruity flavor with peach and citrus notes, is used ground into powder or flakes for very spicy sauces.

Nutritional Values of Habanero Orange (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