Birds Eye chili | whole | 1-3 cm | red

What it is / Product description

Birds Eye Chili is a very hot chili variety with small, bright red pods of about 1–3 cm in length. The whole, dried fruits come from selected growing regions in East Africa and are offered by Biova as high-quality raw spice material. They bring intense color, clear heat and a characteristic aroma to professional kitchens and discerning households.

With a heat level of around 75,000 to over 120,000 Scoville, this Capsicum frutescens variety belongs to the 20,001–100,000+ category and is suitable for anyone who wants to use pronounced heat in a targeted way. Gentle drying of whole pods and careful sorting by Biova help to preserve heat, aroma and the strong red color as well as possible. As bulk goods with approx. 1.05 kg per unit, it is ideal for gastronomy, spice manufacturers and other businesses with a higher chili demand.

In the kitchen, Birds Eye Chili can be dosed flexibly: whole pods can be cooked whole and then removed or chopped as needed. This allows you to refine curries, soups, sauces, wok dishes or BBQ creations with well-controllable, precise heat. The compact, whole grading makes this chili a versatile spice for hot dishes in professional Biova applications.

Origin

The Birds Eye Chili for Biova comes predominantly from Uganda, where the warm climate and fertile soils offer ideal conditions for Capsicum frutescens. In selected regions, higher altitudes ensure even ripening of the small pods. Short distances to drying support consistent quality and the intense red coloration.

Cultivation / Production / Harvest

The chili plants are cultivated in open fields and regularly monitored during the ripening phase. Only fully colored, red pods with a pronounced aroma and typical length of 1–3 cm are harvested. They are then gently dried, selected as whole pieces and prepared for bulk filling.

Special features

Characteristic is the combination of compact size and very high heat in the 20,001–100,000+ Scoville range. The whole grading allows particularly precise dosing without the heat immediately dominating. As Biova bulk goods, this red chili is ideal for gastronomy, spice manufacturers and other professional applications.

Differences in origin and processing

Depending on the region of origin, the aroma and heat of Birds Eye Chili may vary slightly; Ugandan goods are known for direct, clear heat and strong color. Drying whole pods significantly reduces aroma loss compared to ground products. This means the typical profile of this chili variety is largely preserved until processing.

Taste & smell

Sensorially, Birds Eye Chili shows a rapidly onset, long-lasting heat. In the background there are fruity and slightly grassy notes, as known from Thai chilies. The smell of the dried pods is spicy-piquant with subtle, drying-related smoky nuances.

Possible applications

• For adding heat to curries, wok dishes and other Asian foods
• For soups, stews, braised dishes and chili sauces in kitchens and gastronomy
• As a base for homemade marinades, rubs and BBQ sauces or chili oils

Product specification

• Country of origin: Uganda
• Grading: pieces / whole, approx. 1–3 cm
• Color: red
• Heat level: approx. 75,000–120,000 Scoville (category 20,001–100,000+)
• Packaging type: bulk goods, approx. 1.05 kg per unit