Habanero Pepper

Habanero is a type of chili pepper that is commonly used in cooking to add heat and flavor to dishes. It is a small, lantern-shaped pepper that ranges in color from green to orange to red when fully mature. Habanero peppers are known for their intense heat, which is rated very high on the Scoville scale, a measurement of the spiciness of chili peppers. The heat of habanero peppers can vary widely, but they are generally much hotter than jalapeño peppers. Despite their intense heat, habanero peppers are also prized for their fruity, citrus-like flavor, which makes them a popular ingredient in hot sauces, marinades, salsas, and other spicy dishes.