Charapita chili | whole | 1 cm | orange | Scoville Units: 80.000-120.000

What it is / Product description

Charapita chili is one of the rare wild chilies from the Amazon region of Ecuador and is offered by Biova as a whole, approximately 1 cm small orange berry. The bright color, compact size and a heat range of around 80,000–120,000 Scoville make this chili spice a distinctive ingredient for professional kitchens and ambitious home cooks. The dried berries retain their typical shape and also create visual highlights.

Thanks to gentle drying and filling as chunks or whole berries, the fruity-exotic aroma of this Capsicum chinense specialty is largely preserved. Biova relies on natural bulk goods with a clearly defined grain size "chunks / whole", so that structure, color and essential oils remain as unadulterated as possible. In the heat segment 20,001–100,000+ Scoville, the product offers a clearly perceptible yet easily controllable spiciness.

In the kitchen, Charapita chili allows very precise control of heat, as each berry can be cooked along individually, removed again, or freshly crushed in a mortar. This gives salsas, sauces, curries and stews fruity-hot accents with decorative added value. This Biova spice is also highly versatile for creative fusion cuisine, rubs and spice blends.

Origin

This wild chili comes from Ecuador in the Amazon catchment area, where tropical climate, high humidity and nutrient-rich soils prevail. These conditions promote an intense development of aroma, heat and the stable orange-colored skin. Careful selection and sorting of the berries ensure consistent quality in the Biova range.

Cultivation / Production / Harvest

The plants are predominantly cultivated in small-scale farming structures or sourced from near-natural stands. Only fully ripe, intensely orange-colored berries are harvested once they have reached their full aroma and heat. This is followed by gentle drying at low temperatures before the whole fruits are packed as bulk goods.

Special features

Charapita chili is characterized by its very small fruit size of around 0.8–1.3 cm and its intense orange coloration. In the heat segment 20,001–100,000+ Scoville, it offers a distinctive yet controllable spiciness that can be well balanced in dishes. The uncrushed form as chunks / whole is suitable both for decorative applications and for freshly pounded spice blends.

Differences in origin and processing

Depending on the region within the Amazon area, nuances in heat level, fruitiness and color intensity may occur. The Ecuadorian origin stands for a well-balanced ratio of heat and aroma with a clear, bright color. Thanks to gentle drying and the omission of additional grinding, essential oils and color pigments are better preserved than in many chili powders.

Taste & aroma

From a sensory perspective, Charapita chili offers a distinct, long-lasting heat with fruity-exotic and slightly floral notes. In hot dishes, aromas develop that are reminiscent of tropical fruits without tasting sweet. The aroma of the dried berries is intense, spicy and slightly floral, giving dishes a distinctive depth of character.

Possible applications

• For targeted seasoning of salsas, dips and hot sauces with fruity heat.
• Cooked whole in stews, curries and braised dishes and removed again before serving if desired.
• Freshly crushed in a mortar for marinades, rubs, chili granules and your own Biova spice blends.

Product specification

• Country of origin: Ecuador
• Grain size: chunks / whole, whole berries approx. 0.8–1.3 cm
• Color: orange
• Heat level: approx. 80,000–120,000 Scoville (20,001–100,000+)
• Product type: food / spice, bulk goods
• Weight unit: approx. 1.05 kg per 1 kg sales unit