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Chilli
Capsicum annuum 'Pimento'
Chili Pimento Fruit
An unripe pimento chilli
Scientific Classification
Species: Capsicum annuum
Variety: Capsicum annuum var. annuum
Synonyms

Cherry pepper
Pimento

Plant Data
Heat:
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Scoville heat units: 100 - 500

The pimento or cherry pepper is a variety of large, red, heart-shaped chilli pepper (Capsicum annuum) that measures 7-10cm (3-4in) long and 5-7cm (23in) wide. The flesh of the pimento is sweet, succulent and more aromatic than that of the red bell pepper. Some pimento varieties are hot, including the Floral gem and Santa fe grande varieties. "Pimiento" is the Spanish word used in English. "Pimento" or "pimentão" are Portuguese words for "bell pepper", while "pimenta" refers both to chili peppers and to black peppercorns. It is typically used fresh, or pickled and jarred.

Growing[]

Main article: Chilli

Troubles[]

Main article: Pepper troubles

References[]

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