Diavoletto d'Abruzzo
| Diavoletto d'Abruzzo | |
|---|---|
| Species | Capsicum annuum |
| Origin | Italy, Abruzzo |
| Heat |  Medium |
| Scoville scale | 10000[1] SHU |
The Diavoletto d'Abruzzo or lazzaretto abruzzese is a variety of chili recognized among the Traditional agri-food products of Italy, in particular region Abruzzo.[2][3]
History
It was probably imported by Christopher Columbus from his return shipments around 1514.[4]
Description
It belongs to the Solanaceae family, and the fruit of the plant has an elongated shape, small or medium-small in size, with variable coloring and with the well-defined organoleptic qualities of spicy acrid.
See also
References
- ^ "Pepper friends".
- ^ "Diavolino: Abruzzo's Chilli Pepper - Great Italian Chefs". www.greatitalianchefs.com.
- ^ Mipaaf. List of traditional food products
- ^ "Peperoncino piccante | Regione Abruzzo | Dipartimento Sviluppo Economico - Turismo". www.abruzzoturismo.it.
