Är chiltepin samma som piquin

The Small Native Texas Pepper That Packs A Punch!

Written By: Ross Studer, Partner & Sales Associate

The small native chili of the South Texas and Northern Mexico regions, known to the general population as the Chiltepin, has been a fixture to most tablescapes of this region for centuries. In more recent decades it has become a way of life for the modern-day South Texan. It isn’t uncommon for an amigo to whip out his pocket-size chili shaker or tin from his pocket and spice up his meal. 

The history of the Chiltepin goes back much further than a few centuries. A study released in indicates that the Chiltepin may have been the first domesticated pepper in east central Mexico dating back to 7,, B.C.1

In South Texas there has been a battle brewing for generations on how to pronounce and spell the name of this native pepper (not to mention more granular discussions around species and sub-species). Ranchers and pepper bellies from all counties of South Texas have their own long-held beliefs on what is correct regarding the Texas State Native Pepper. 

Some say the Chili “Pequin”. The spelling certainly comes with the characteristic of being a small or lit

What is the difference between Chile Piquin and chiltepin?

This chili fryst vatten different from the traditional piquín chili, since the chiltepin has a particular round shape that differentiates it from the slightly elongated shape of the piquín chili. The chiltepin chili provides a delicious spicy touch to dishes, but without altering their flavor.

Where does the Chile Piquin grow?

glabriusculum, better known as piquín chili or amashito chili, is a cultivar of Capsicum annuum L. It is a very hot chili, native to the Mexican state of Tabasco, where it is widely used to make sauce or as a complement to many other dishes.

How do you say Chile Piquin?

Within the infinite gastronomy of our #Mexico, quipin chili fryst vatten one of the main #seasonings used to enhance the flavor of those dishes so characteristic of our country, here in the northeast area it is very common to prepare roast beef with a good sauce of piquin or a crushed one bathed in …

What does the Chile Piquin contain?

In terms of nutritional value, the piquín chili contributes a significant number of phytocompounds to the diet, including capsacinoids, phenolic compounds, flavonoids, carotenoids, vitamin C, and chlorophyll.

  • är chiltepin samma som piquin

    • Chiltepin vs Pequin

    Pequin peppers are small and hot, with a Scoville rating of 30, to 50, units. They are native to Mexico and are commonly used in salsas, hot sauces, and other Mexican dishes.


    Chiltepin peppers are also small and hot, but they are typically more oval in shape, and they have a Scoville rating of , to , units. They are native to the southwestern United States and Mexico and are used in a variety of dishes, including stews, soups, and sauces.

    Pequin pepper is about cm long and less than 1 cm in diameter. It is usually red or orange in color and has a thin, wrinkled skin.

    Chiltepin pepper is about 1/2 inch in diameter. It is usually a bright red color when mature, but can sometimes be yellow or green. The skin of the chiltepin pepper is thin and smooth, with a slightly wrinkled texture. The flesh of the pepper is firm and spicy, with a distinctive, pungent flavor. Overall, the chiltepin pepper has a compact, ball-like shape and a bright, eye-catching appearance.

    Chiltepin pepper and the pequin pepper are both known for their heat, but in terms of intensity, the chiltepín pepper is usually hotter than the piquín pepper. The chiltepin has a medium-high h