Whole Wiri Wiri Cherry Chili, dark red 60,000–150,000 SHU

Product description

Wiri Wiri cherry chili originates from South America and is supplied for Biova mainly from Ecuador as whole, round pods of around 1.2–2 cm in length. The dark red fruits reach 60,000–150,000 Scoville heat units and combine intense heat with a fruity, tomato-like aroma.

At Biova this cherry chili is gently dried, carefully cleaned and supplied in bulk with consistent quality. This preserves the essential oils, colour and heat to a large extent and makes the chilies easy to dose.

Use whole Wiri Wiri chilies in a wide range of Caribbean and South American dishes such as stews, sauces or marinades. Because the pods are used whole, they can easily be removed again after cooking.

Origin

Originally native to Guyana, Biova quality now comes mainly from Ecuador. The tropical climate with warm temperatures and high humidity ensures even ripening and stable heat levels in these dark red cherry chilies.

Cultivation / processing / harvest

The plants are grown outdoors and harvested only when they have developed a full, deep red colour. Immediately after harvest they are gently dried, then the whole pods are cleaned, graded by size and packed in bulk in units of approx. 1.05 kg.

Key features

Typical of this chili is the combination of compact size, high heat in the 60,000–150,000 Scoville range and a fruity tomato note. Compared with many other hot chilies, Wiri Wiri offers a rounded, aromatic profile and, thanks to the whole pods, can be used very flexibly.

Differences in origin and processing

While this variety traditionally grows in home gardens in Guyana, Biova quality comes from professional cultivation in Ecuador under controlled conditions. Standardised drying and careful grading ensure consistent heat, making this cherry chili ideal for foodservice and further processing.

Taste & aroma

Wiri Wiri cherry chili develops an intense, fruity flavour with a clear tomato note and strong heat reminiscent of habanero. On the nose it shows warm, slightly sweet, bell-pepper-like nuances; in dishes it delivers a long-lasting, aromatic heat without bitterness.

Suggested uses

• Seasoning braises, stews and soups in Caribbean and South American cuisine
• As a base for hot sauces, chutneys and marinades for meat, fish or vegetables
• For homemade chili pastes, spice blends, oil infusions and chili oils with a fruity, hot note

Product specification

• Country of origin: Ecuador
• Size: whole, approx. 1.2–2 cm
• Colour: dark red (red)