Specimen 15 · C. annuum

Pequin

Mexico

Nutty, citrusy, and smoky.

Pequin peppers
HeatHot30,000–60,000 SHU
Fresh namePequin
Dried namePequin

Field notes

Character & use

A tiny domesticated relative of wild chiltepin.

Tastes
Nutty, citrusy, and smoky
Traditions
Flakes · Salsa · Vinegar
Native story
Mexico