Pimenta Biquinho: A tiny pepper with a big flavor punch

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Pimenta biquinho peppers, also known as “little beak peppers,” are small, round, and mildly spicy peppers that originated in Brazil.

Cream Section Separator What are pimenta biquinho peppers? Learn more

Pimenta biquinho peppers are also known by several other names: Chupetinho, little beak peppers, Brazilian cherry peppers, sweety drops, and teardrop peppers.

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How hot are they?

Cream Section Separator Pimenta biquinho peppers are mild chili peppers with a Scoville heat rating of only 500 to 1,000. That's significantly milder than even a Jalapeño. Learn more

Pimenta biquinho peppers have a unique, sweet, fruity, and smoky flavor with a subtle hint of spiciness. Most people consider them mild in heat, depending on individual tolerance.

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Where to buy biquinho peppers

Cream Section Separator You probably won’t find these peppers at your local Kroger, but you may have better luck at Latin American grocers. You can also grow them at home if you can't find them locally. *affiliate link Shop biquinho seeds

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