Ugandan Bird’s Eye
Capsicum frutescens
A small hot African chile type added for regional cooking, drying, and heat-matching research.
Very hot
50,000–100,000 SHU
- Flavor
- Peppery, herbal.
- Origin
- Uganda / East Africa
- Best uses
- Fresh / dried
- Days to maturity
- 75-100
How the heat plays out
Early estimateHits immediately, climbs to a very high peak, and lingers, felt in the mouth and throat. Clear, direct
