Q: Hi Dave,I recently received seeds from one of my seed wholesalers for this increasingly popular variety. They spelled it Malagueta, while your book Peppers of the World spells it Melegueta. Your web site search engine brings up references to Malagueta, but none to Melegueta. Your thoughts?Thanks, Dave Anderson A: Hello Dave:For the Capsicum, the correct spelling is "Malagueta," and we …
Chiltepin, Sometimes Called Birdseye
Q: Sir,I am looking for a pepper that is round, about the size of a pencil eraser. My father always called these "Birdseye," but when I went to your page and saw the picture they didn’t look anything alike. These are real hot peppers and I would like to know where I can buy the seed for my garden.Thanks, Steve …
How Much Habanero Powder Equivalent to One Habanero?
Q: Hi Dave,My question is as follows: When trying to use habanero powder in place of fresh habaneros in a recipe, how much powder would be equivalent to one habanero?–Mel A: Hello Mel:Some sources suggest that one teaspoon is the equivalent, but I suggest you start out with ½ teaspoon and then taste for heat. You can always add more …
Where to Get a Scoville Rating for Your Hot Sauce
Q: Dear Dave,Where or how can I get a Scoville rating number for my hot sauce? It is a bottled chipotle hot sauce and I am a part-time state licensed processor. Thanks, Ann A: Hello Ann:You must have the sauce tested by a laboratory that does High Performance Liquid Chromatography Testing, such as Analytical Food Laboratories, 972-336-0336.–Dave
Fungus on Aji Plant
Q: Hey Dave,Thanks again for the help with classifying my Aji–the plant is about to produce over 200 chiles, so I’m looking forward to a burn-up! However, the leaves have a weird fungus infection which I’m having difficulty in eliminating. Basically the leaves begin to turn yellow, develop black spots on the top, and then a whitish fungus on the …