# Yatsufusa Pepper

Also known as Yatzy, Japanese Togarashi Pepper, Yatsu-fusa.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Yatsufusa Pepper is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Japan. Capsi’s sourced range is 30,000–75,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is fruity, spicy, cayenne-like, citrusy, peppercorn. Used for shichimi togarashi spice blend, Japanese seven spice, noodles and soups, grilled meats, tempura seasoning. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 2.1 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).

## Heat sources

- 40,000–75,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Pepper Joe
  https://pepperjoe.com/products/yatzy-or-yatsufusa

- 40,000–75,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Cayenne Diane
  https://www.cayennediane.com/peppers/yatsufusa-chile-pepper/

- 30,000–50,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Alliance of Native Seed Keepers
  https://www.allianceofnativeseedkeepers.com/products/pepper-seeds-hot-pepper-yatsufusa-japanese-togarashi

## Heritage

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

## Page sources

- [Cayenne Diane: Yatsufusa (Yatzy) Chile Pepper profile](https://www.cayennediane.com/peppers/yatsufusa-chile-pepper/)
- [True Leaf Market: Yatsufusa Japanese Hot Pepper Seeds](https://trueleafmarket.com/products/pepper-seeds-hot-japanese-yatsufusa)
- [Pepper Joe: Yatzy or Yatsufusa Pepper Seeds](https://pepperjoe.com/products/yatzy-or-yatsufusa)
- [Garden.org: Hot Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Yatsufusa')](https://garden.org/plants/view/132733/Hot-Pepper-Capsicum-annuum-Yatsufusa/)
- [Chile Pepper Institute (NMSU): Yatsufusa description and seed info](https://chilepepperinstitute.ecwid.com/Yatsufusa-p616771511)
- [Reimer Seeds: Yatsufusa plant, pod, and growing specs](https://www.reimerseeds.com/yatsufusa-pepper-seeds)
- [ChilePlants.com: YATSUFUSA pod dimensions, height, origin details](https://www.chileplants.com/search.aspx?ProductCode=CHIYAT)
- [USDA FoodData Central: representative nutrition for hot red chili peppers raw](https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/nutrients)

## FAQ
### How hot is Yatsufusa Pepper?

Capsi’s sourced range is 30,000–75,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). 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 Yatsufusa Pepper taste like?

Fruity and spicy with a focused warmth and occasional citrusy or peppercorn-like snap, closely resembling cayenne and Thai peppers.

### How do I grow Yatsufusa Pepper?

Yatsufusa Pepper: about 80 days to maturity, warm temperate climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Yatsufusa Pepper?

Cayenne, Thai Bird's Eye

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/yatsufusa-pepper
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data