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Find a pepper by heat, flavor, and origin.

Combine any of the three filters below to narrow to peppers that fit what you're cooking, growing, or sourcing. Each result links to a full pepper guide.

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Anywheremexicocentral americacaribbeansouth americanorth americaafricasoutheast asiaeast asiasouth asiaeuropemiddle east

5 peppers — medium, sweet

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Medium4K–8K SHU

Gochugaru

Smoky, sweet, and mildly fruity with a gentle warmth — the defining flavor of Korean cuisine.

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Medium3K–5K SHU

Guajillo

Berry-like, tangy, slightly fruity heat with a hint of green tea and pine.

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Medium3K–10K SHU

Fresno

Bright, slightly fruity, with a clean medium heat — like a red jalapeño with more fruit and less vegetal character.

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Medium5K–10K SHU

Aleppo Pepper

Sun-dried tomato, raisin, dried-fruit smoke, and a slow-building moderate heat.

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Medium15K–30K SHU

Chile de Árbol

Clean, sharp heat with a slightly grassy, nutty backbone — direct and uncomplicated.

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