Capsicum chinense
Known as ‘seasoning pepper’ in the Caribbean, this habanero is full of flavour but almost heatless. The fruit ripen from light green to red and measure about 2.5 x 4cm when full size. The flesh is thick and juicy, and can be added to salads, used to flavour sauces and stuffed with cheese for party snacks.
Heat level: very mild (approx. 700 SHU)