Red Savina pepper

Red Savina pepper is a cultivar of the Habanero chili, which was selectively bred to produce hotter, heavier, and larger fruit. The Red Savina held the Guinness World Record for the hottest chili pepper from 1994 to 2006.

History

The Red Savina was developed by Frank Garcia of GNS Spices, in Walnut, California, in the late 1980s. Garcia used a selective breeding process over several years to produce the Red Savina. The pepper was granted a Plant Variety Protection certificate by the US Patent and Trademark Office in 1996.

Characteristics

The Red Savina pepper is characterized by its deep red color and wrinkled texture. It is significantly hotter than a typical Habanero, with a Scoville heat unit rating of 350,000 to 577,000. The pepper is also larger than a typical Habanero, with mature fruits typically measuring 2 to 3 inches in length.

Culinary uses

The Red Savina is used in a variety of culinary applications. It is often used in hot sauces, salsas, and other spicy foods. Due to its intense heat, it is typically used sparingly.

See also

• List of Capsicum cultivars
• Scoville scale
• Habanero

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