| 'Kambuzi' | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genus | Capsicum |
| Species | Capsicum chinense[1] |
| Cultivar | 'Kambuzi' |
| Origin | Malawi |
| Heat |  Very hot |
| Scoville scale | 50,000–175,000[2] SHU |
Kambuzi is a small, roundchili peppercultivar found in centralMalawi, alandlocked country in southeastAfrica. It comes in a variety of colors including yellow, red and orange. It is used to make condiments and turned into sauces, or sandwich spreads.[3][4][5] Their flavor is similar to that of theHabanero chili.
The name translates to "little goat", as goats are known to munch on the leaves of these peppers.[6]
