# Deng Long Jiao

Also known as 灯笼椒, Denglongjiao, Lantern Chili, Red Lantern Chili, Red Lantern.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Deng Long Jiao is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Guizhou, China. Capsi’s sourced range is 4,279–6,450 SHU (Lab-verified). Flavor is aromatic, fruity, earthy, smoky. Used for chili oil, dry pot, Chongqing chicken (la zi ji), stir-fries, Kung Pao chicken. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 1/4.7 the typical heat of a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU).

## Heat sources

- 4,279 SHU · Lab-verified
  Yiwen Zhu, Xiang Li, Shui Jiang, Yin Zhang, Lihua Zhang, Yuan Liu (2023) Food Chemistry · HPLC
  DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.135488
  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.135488

- 6,450 SHU · Lab-verified
  Feng Luping, Liu Wenjun et al. (2023) Science and Technology of Food Industry (食品工业科技) · HPLC
  DOI: 10.13386/j.issn1002-0306.2022100262
  https://doi.org/10.13386/j.issn1002-0306.2022100262

- 1,000–1,500 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Deng Long Jiao Chili Pepper | Lantern Chili
  https://sichuanshop.nl/products/deng-long-jiao-chilipeper-200-g

- 500–1,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  «Deng Long Jiao» - Organic Hot Pepper Seeds
  https://organicseeds.top/shop/15005/desc/deng-long-jiao-organic-hot-pepper-seeds

## Heritage

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

## Page sources

- [Specialist Sichuan spice merchant product page: origin Guizhou, description, culinary uses, heat ranking among Chinese dried chilies](https://themalamarket.com/products/red-lantern-chili-deng-long-jiao)
- [Commercial listing with Scoville range 1,000–1,500 SHU, flavor notes, and Sichuan culinary applications](https://sichuanshop.nl/products/deng-long-jiao-chilipeper-200-g)
- [Peer-reviewed Food Chemistry paper deriving SHU (~4279 for Denglong powder) from capsaicinoid content of commercial Chinese peppers including Denglong](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36681025/)
- [Seed catalog: plant height, fruit shape/color/skin, Scoville 500–1,000, growth habits](https://organicseeds.top/shop/15005/desc/deng-long-jiao-organic-hot-pepper-seeds)
- [Specialty chili source listing Red Lantern / Deng Long Jiao origin Guizhou, flavor notes, and culinary pairing](https://www.thepepperquest.com/products/lantern-chili)
- [Additional Mala Market collection page reinforcing Guizhou origin, fragrance/coloring role, and lineup ranking](https://themalamarket.com/collections/sichuan-spices-dry-goods/products/red-lantern-chili-deng-long-jiao)

## FAQ
### How hot is Deng Long Jiao?

Capsi’s sourced range is 4,279–6,450 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 Deng Long Jiao taste like?

Aromatic and fragrant with slightly fruity, earthy, and smoky notes; contributes vivid color and mild warmth without dominating heat.

### How do I grow Deng Long Jiao?

Deng Long Jiao: about 90 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Deng Long Jiao?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/deng-long-jiao
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data