Habanaga pepper | |
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Heat | ![]() |
Scoville scale | 500,000-800,000[1] SHU |
TheHabanaga is acultivar of thechili pepperCapsicum chinense. This pepper was developed inNew Mexico when a university student unintentionally crossed aHabanero and aBhut Jolokia.[2][when?]
Has a heat level of 800,000Scoville Units.[by whom?] If the Habanaga is too hot for a dish, aHabanero pepper can be used as a substitute
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |||||||
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4 g of carbohydrates. | |||||||
1 g of protein | |||||||
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†Percentages estimated usingUS recommendations for adults,[3] except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation fromthe National Academies.[4] |