# Chiltepin

Also known as chile tepin, chiltepín, grove pepper, indian pepper, tepín.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Chiltepin is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Sonoran Desert, southwestern United States and northern Mexico, Mexico, United States. Capsi’s sourced range is 464,591–1,628,524 SHU (Lab-verified). Flavor is smoky, earthy, nutty. Used for salsas, sauces, soups, stews, eggs. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 42 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).

## Heat sources

- 464,591–1,628,524 SHU · Lab-verified
  González-Zamora A, Sierra-Campos E, Pérez-Morales R, Vázquez-Vázquez C, Gallegos-Robles MA, López-Martínez JD, García-Hernández JL (2015) Journal of Chemistry · HPLC
  DOI: 10.1155/2015/709150
  https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/709150

- 50,000–100,000 SHU · Official breeder
  Chiltepin PDF - DESERT FOODS FOR TOMORROW: PLANTING THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE, University of Arizona Extension
  https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/attachment/Chiltepin%20PDF.pdf

## Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

## Page sources

- [PepperScale: Chiltepin Pepper: Heat, Flavor, Ingredient Pairings](https://pepperscale.com/chiltepin-pepper/)
- [University of Arizona Extension: Chiltepin PDF factsheet](https://extension.arizona.edu/sites/extension.arizona.edu/files/attachment/Chiltepin%20PDF.pdf)
- [U.S. Forest Service: Chiltepine or Bird Pepper (Wild Chile Reserve habitat and protection)](https://www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers/beauty/Sky_Islands/plants/Capsicum_annuum/index.shtml)
- [Wikipedia: Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsicum_annuum_var._glabriusculum)
- [Growing In The Garden: How to Grow Chiltepin](https://growinginthegarden.com/how-to-grow-chiltepin-arizonas-native-wild-pepper/)
- [Chili Pepper Madness: Chiltepin Peppers - Wild, Tiny U.S. Native Hot Peppers](https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/medium-hot-chili-peppers/chiltepin-chili-peppers/)

## FAQ
### How hot is Chiltepin?

Capsi’s sourced range is 464,591–1,628,524 SHU (Lab-verified). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does Chiltepin taste like?

Bold smoky and earthy with nutty notes; intensifies when dried, delivering quick intense heat that fades rapidly.

### How do I grow Chiltepin?

Chiltepin: about 120 days to maturity, arid subtropical / desert climate, partial sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Chiltepin?

pequin peppers, cayenne peppers

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/chiltepin
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data