In the ancient Mayan lowlands of the Yucatan Peninsula. the flat and arid terrain is perfect for cultivating one of the hottest chiles in the world—the Habanero.

For many years, the little round Habanero pepper was the hottest chile known to humankind, rating 100,000-300,000 units on the Scoville Heat Scale. It wasn’t until a close cousin of the habanero—the Ghost Chile—was discovered in India that the habanero lost its reign as the hottest chile in the world.

The name Habanero means “from Havana,” but it is a bit of a misnomer. While Habaneros were largely traded in Cuba, most agree that this pungent little pepper originated in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico.

For those unfamiliar with Habaneros, they not only pack quite a punch being 20 times hotter than the Jalapeno, but have a sweet, fruity flavor that adds a nice aromatic quality to dishes. There are many types of Habaneros and they are easily substituted for one another. For example, a recipe that calls for a Scotch Bonnet or Jamaican chile can easily be made with a Mexican Habanero without sacrificing flavor or heat.

Today, Habanero chile is commonly used in Mexican cuisine and other spicy cuisines throughout the world. With its fruity flavor, Habaneros are also frequently used to spice up desserts.

Contact The Chile Guy for the Hottest Habaneros

If you are looking for Habanero pepper powder, flakes or whole pods, contact The Chile Guy. As the country’s leading chile purveyor, The Chile Guy provides you with the best chile in the best format for your commercial needs. With a thorough understanding of how bulk chile and spices are most efficiently and economically shipped, The Chile Guy can help you save money when purchasing chile in bulk. Additionally, with the variety of different chile in different formats for commercial application, The Chile Guy can help you reduce a cost element in material and/or labor when you call to place your order.

Call 800.869.9218 to get your Habanero pepper powder, flakes or whole pods from The Chile Guy today!