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The manzana pepper is also known as rocoto, peron and caballo. Its usual color is orange-yellow, it looks very much like a bell pepper with 7 cm high and 3 cm in diameter. It is appreciated for its crunchy texture and fruity flavor. One of the unique features of the manzana pepper is that its seeds are black. It is used to make salsas, sauces but also as a fresh vegetable.
The manzana/rocoto pepper on the Scoville scale
The manzano pepper is level 8 on the Scoville scale. It's a very hot pepper to be used with caution.
The origin of the manzana or rocoto pepper
The rocoto pepper is grown in South America, particularly in Peru and Bolivia where it is used to make aji sauces or stuffed peppers. It grows above 1600 m and handles cold very well.
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