Pimiento
A pimiento or pimento or cherry pepper is a variety of large, red, heart-shaped chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) that measures 3 to 4 in (7 to 10 cm) long and 2 to 3 in (5 to 7 cm) wide (medium, elongate).
| Pimiento | |
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Pimiento peppers | |
| Species | Capsicum annuum |
| Cultivar | Pimiento |
| Heat | Mild |
| Scoville scale | 100–500 SHU |
Pimientos can have various colors including yellow, green, red, and maroon. Some are green when immature and turn red when they reach maturity.
The flesh of the pimiento is sweet, succulent, and more aromatic than that of the red bell pepper. Some varieties of the pimiento type are hot, including the Floral Gem and Santa Fe Grande varieties. The fruits are typically used fresh or pickled.
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