Ugandan Bird’s Eye botanical illustration

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

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Hits immediately, climbs to a very high peak, and lingers, felt in the mouth and throat. Clear, direct

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