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Very
hot, thick-walled pods, usually eaten
fresh as they don't dry well.
Also known as Manzano, canaria, locoto, perron
(Mexico), caballo (Guatemala), manzana, jalapeno
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The rocoto is somewhat unknown in
North America as it is not grown commercially in the
U.S. It is an exotic looking chili with long, hairy
stems, purple flowers, and jet-black seeds. It is
grown in South America.
It grows at a high altitude of between
3,500 to 6,000 feet and requires a cool climate. Fruit
is very fleshy and seed core is quite separate from
the flesh, rather like a small, pungent, delicious
bell pepper. |
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It
is green to golden yellow, orange or red.
Rocoto peppers are round or pear-shaped.
Some people think they are hotter than Habaneros
due to the unique mix of capsaicins. |
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