Fatalii
Fatalii is a variety of the plant species Capsicum chinense . It belongs to the genus Paprika (Capsicum) in the nightshade family (Solanaceae) . Fataliis are related to the better known Habaneros and, like them, are among the hottest chilies in the world.
Occurrence
The variety originates from Central Africa and was probably created through early breeding by returning slaves from the Caribbean . The chillies of the Fatalii variety are known primarily for their cutting and persistent heat, and they also have a pronounced citrus aroma.
description
The plants have a height of approx. 50 to 70 cm. The pods are 6 to 8 cm long and about 3.5 cm wide. The surface of the fruit is a bit rough and wrinkled and ripens yellow, although there are also some red variants. The distinctive tip of the fruit is characteristic, most of the other varieties of the species usually have rounded tips. The fruits contain few seeds.
use
Fataliis (like Habaneros) are among the hottest chilies in the world. The values measured on the Scoville scale for fruits of the Fatalii variety are between 100,000 and 500,000 units. The taste is, apart from the extreme sharpness, lemony and fruity.
Fatalii fruits go well in fruity, exotic salsas with pineapple, banana or mango and because they are thin, they can also be dried well and processed into spice powder, for example.
literature
- Harald Zoschke: The Chili Pepper book - cultivation, recipes, interesting facts , Suncoast Peppers, 2nd edition 2007, ISBN 978-3-937862-02-6
- Dave DeWitt, Nancy Gerlach: The Habanero Cookbook , Ten Speed Press, 1995, ISBN 0-89815-638-6 (English)
