0 to 100 Scoville Heat Units
Appearance: Long, tapered shape (10–23 cm), glossy skin that turns from dark green to bright red when mature.
Texture: Thick, crisp, and succulent flesh with a crunchy texture when young.
Flavor: Mild heat (less than a jalapeño) with a complex balance of sweetness, bitterness, and earthiness.
Origin: Kyoto, Japan, where it is designated as a "traditional specialty vegetable" (Kyo Yasai).
0 to 100 Scoville Heat Units
Appearance: Long, tapered shape (10–23 cm), glossy skin that turns from dark green to bright red when mature.
Texture: Thick, crisp, and succulent flesh with a crunchy texture when young.
Flavor: Mild heat (less than a jalapeño) with a complex balance of sweetness, bitterness, and earthiness.
Origin: Kyoto, Japan, where it is designated as a "traditional specialty vegetable" (Kyo Yasai).
