The habanero chili is becoming increasingly popular and is a vital ingredient in Yucatecan food. Beyond the searing heat of this chili is a wonderful fruity citrus like flavor that makes it a popular ingredient in hot sauces, wings, tortilla soup, barbecue sauce and any spicy Mexican dish.
On a heat scale of 1 - 10 the habanero rates a 10, On the scoville scale, a more precise rating, this chili rates between 100,000-350,000 units.
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