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

What is it about / Product description

Birds Eye Chili from Tanzania is an intensely hot spice with small, whole pods of about 1–3 cm in length. The bright red color and high level of heat make this chili variety a characterful companion for spicy dishes. In the Biova range it is offered as high-quality bulk goods for professional kitchens and ambitious home cooks.

With a heat level of around 75,000 to over 120,000 Scoville, Birds Eye Chili is one of the very hot chilies. The whole red pieces retain their full aroma until use and can be dosed flexibly. Biova places great value on gentle drying and careful selection so that color, heat and flavor remain as unadulterated as possible.

In the kitchen, Birds Eye Chili is ideal for adding heat to soups, stews, sauces and braised dishes. Asian wok dishes, curries and hot BBQ sauces also benefit from the direct, clear heat of this Capsicum frutescens variety. Thanks to their whole form, you can cook the pods whole depending on the desired intensity or remove them again later.

Origin

The Birds Eye Chili for Biova comes from Tanzania, where the warm climate and fertile soils offer ideal conditions for cultivation. In selected growing regions, the plants are cultivated at higher altitudes that support even ripening of the pods. Short distances to the drying facilities help to secure the quality and color of the red fruits.

Cultivation / Production / Harvest

The chili plants are grown outdoors and regularly checked during the ripening phase. The pods are harvested when they have turned completely red and developed their typical aroma. They are then gently dried and prepared as whole goods (pieces / whole) for bulk filling.

Special features

What is characteristic of Birds Eye Chili is the combination of compact size and high heat. Compared to milder varieties, the whole form allows precise dosing without the heat immediately dominating. Biova offers this chili as bulk goods, making it particularly suitable for larger consumption in gastronomy and small-scale production.

Differences in origin and processing

Depending on the country of origin, the aroma and heat of Birds Eye Chili can vary slightly; Tanzania stands for an intense, direct heat and a strong red color. Gentle drying and storage in whole pods reduce aroma loss compared to ground goods. This keeps the typical profile of this chili variety as intact as possible until processing.

Taste & smell

Birds Eye Chili is characterized by an immediately perceptible, clear heat that lasts for a long time. In the background there are fruity and slightly grassy notes, similar to Thai chilies. The smell of the dried pods is spicy and piquant with subtle smoky nuances from the drying process.

Possible uses

• For adding heat to curries, wok dishes and other Asian dishes
• For soups, stews, braised dishes and chili sauces
• As an aromatic base for homemade marinades, rubs and BBQ sauces

Product specification

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