- Habanero chilis are very hot, rated 100,000–350,000 on the Scoville scale.
- The habanero is a variety of chili pepper. Unripe habaneros are green, and they color as they mature. Common colors are orange and red, but white, brown, yellow, and pink are also seen.
- The habanero’s heat, its fruity, citrus-like flavor, and its floral aroma have made it a popular ingredient in hot sauces and spicy foods.
- Today, the largest producer is Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Habaneros are an integral part of Yucatecan food.
