
Botanical Name: Capsicum chinense
Country Of Origin: Mexico
Common Name: Habanero Powder
English Name: Habanero Pepper Powder
French Name: Poudre de Piment Habanero
Also Known As: Ground Habanero, Habanero Chili Powder, Orange Habanero Powder, Hot Chili Powder, Dried Habanero Pepper Powder
Part Used: Dried fruit of Capsicum chinense
Description: Habanero pepper (Capsicum chinense) grows on a compact bushy plant native to the Caribbean and Central America, typically reaching 60–120 cm in height with glossy green leaves and small white flowers. The plant produces lantern-shaped peppers that ripen from green to vibrant orange or red during the warm growing season. The peppers are harvested at full maturity to capture optimal colour, size, and natural aroma.
After harvesting, the peppers are cleaned to remove stems, leaves, and debris, then dried under controlled low-temperature conditions to preserve colour, flavour, and texture. Once fully dried, the peppers are milled into a fine powder with a bright orange to deep red hue and smooth, free-flowing texture, maintaining the characteristic aroma and heat of the habanero.
The powder is sifted to remove coarse particles and ensure uniform consistency, resulting in a clean, visually vibrant, and aromatic spice. This careful processing provides a reliable, easy to use powder suitable for culinary and botanical applications.
Uses: Habanero Powder is used in seasoning blends, spice rubs, sauces, marinades, soups, stews, curries, and rice or vegetable dishes where bold heat and vibrant colour are desired. It is also suitable for dry rubs, infused oils, spice mix creation, culinary experimentation, and decorative culinary projects where finely ground hot pepper powder is required for even distribution, consistent flavour, and visual impact.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place in a sealed container.
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