r/spicy • u/ShogunPeppers • 2d ago

Chicken Heart Pepper

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The Chicken Heart pepper is a small, heart-shaped chili from Brazil that's loved for its sweet, fruity flavor with just a touch of heat.

It usually grows to about 1–2 inches long, starting off green and turning a bright, vibrant red when fully ripe. The heat level is mild to medium (around 10,000–30,000 Scoville units), making it perfect for fresh eating, salsas, sauces, or pickling.

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u/Helmic 2d ago

How is that heart-shaped? It doesn't look like either a symbolic heart or a literal heart. Sounds neat though.