Organic Chili Barak

Seeds:  15  / Botanical name:  Capsicum annuum

For chili enthusiasts - heat level 8 / 50000 Scoville

Barak chilies ripen from pale yellow to orange with purple stripes, and finally to red, and are very hot. The fruits fall off on their own when ripe.

Native habitat:  Tropical Central America.

In the kitchen:  Varieties up to a heat level of 5 are suitable sliced ​​in salads and stuffed with ground meat or cheese, then baked. Hotter varieties can be added in small quantities to stews, stir-fries, goulash, and bean dishes. Removing the seeds and inner membrane reduces the heat. Always wear gloves when handling chilies.