Species and Profile: Chinense, Extreme Heat

The 7 Pod Pepper, which belongs to Capsicum chinense, delivers an extreme heat that can spice up your dishes. Whether you enjoy fiery flavours or seek a culinary adventure, this pepper brings intense warmth to your taste buds.

Taste Profile

It has the famous 7 Pod flavour combined with sweetness. Quite nice and interesting for the first 20 seconds, then the heat starts to build and build. The experience is best savoured firsthand – watch our chilli tasting video for a mouthwatering understanding of its flavour.

Heat Level

Ranging between 1,000,000 – 1,300,000 SHU on the Scoville scale, the 7 Pod Barrackpore Pepper sits firmly in the category of “Insanely Hot.” One thing is certain, it will heat up any meal.

Texture and Appearance

The 7 Pod Barrackpore pods have a wrinkled surface and a bit of a tail. They start off green and end up a bright red when they are fully mature.

Size of Plant

When grown, the 7 Pod Barrackpore Pepper plant typically grows approximately one metre in height. However, when it is planted in the ground it will grow bigger and produce much more.

Culinary Uses

These fiery seeds are ideal for making an excellent chilli powder, chilli flakes, or your own hot chilli sauce. They beautifully complement Caribbean and Latin American dishes, infusing a fiery zing into curries, stews, and grilled meats.

Growing and Care

To cultivate these peppers successfully, provide well-draining soil, ample sunlight, and consistent watering. Ensuring a warm and humid environment fosters optimal growth. These peppers also appreciate a steady, non-compacted environment for their roots to thrive.

Fun Facts

The name “7 Pod” originates from the idea that one pepper pod can spice up seven pots of stew.

It’s believed that these peppers are named after a military barrack in Trinidad due to their intense heat, resembling the firepower of the barrack.

With its blazing heat and remarkable flavour, the 7 Pod Barrackpore Pepper stands out as a must-have for heat-seeking culinary adventurers and spice aficionados.