There are 31 types of peppers worldwide known as sweet peppers, chili or hot peppers. Discover new and popular varieties of peppers, hot peppers and chili at a glance. Whether green, yellow, red or black – every pepper lover will find the right spiciness here.
What types of peppers, hot peppers and chili are there?
There are 31 types of peppers known worldwide, which are considered sweet peppers, chili or hot peppers. Popular varieties include Langer Süßer, Feher, Purple Beauty, Sweet Chocolate, Hungarian Tomato Pepper, Black Pearl, Thai Yellow, Lombardo, Joes Long, Jalapeno, Friggitello, Peperoncino and Snake Chili.
All types of peppers are low in calories but rich in vitamins and minerals. They contain:
- Calcium
- Fatty acids
- Potassium
- Carbohydrates
- Magnesium
- Vitamin A, B and C
- Capsaicin
The level of spiciness of the over 100 types of chili is measured in Scoville units. The scale includes 120 levels. In German cuisine, 20 Scoville is considered barely edible. Pure capsaicin is equivalent to 15 million Scoville. The world's hottest peppers:
- Trinidad moruga scorpion 2,000,000 Scoville
- Habanero Red Savina 575,000 Scoville
- Chiltepin Rocoto – Gringokiller – 100,000 Scoville
The spiciness of a pepper depends on its capsaicin content, which in a sweet pepper is between 0 and 20 Scoville.
Not all peppers are the same
Planting peppers yourself in the garden or on the balcony is becoming increasingly popular. A corresponding number of different types and varieties of peppers can be found in specialist garden shops. But not all peppers are the same. Therefore, choose the appropriate variety depending on your location.
These early ripening pepper plants are suitable for colder regions. They are not hardy but are more resistant to cold
- Langer Sweet – juicy, sweet pepper variety from Thuringia
- Feher – Hungarian paprika especially suitable for canning
- Purple Beauty – dark purple, juicy and spicy sweet pepper
The new highlights among pepper varieties
- Sweet Chocolate – sweet, chocolate-brown pods
- Hungarian tomato pepper – sweet and spicy small sweet pepper
- Black Pearl – very hot Hungarian peppers with black pods that ripen red. Suitable as a balcony or room pepper
Mild and hot pepperoni varieties
- Thai Yellow – hardy, yellow, aromatic hot peppers
- Lombardo – mildly spicy pepperoni, for pot and container planting
- Joes Long – pepperoni up to 30 centimeters long
Chili varieties – the little spicy ones
- Jalapeno – the best-known chili variety, also suitable as a pot plant
- Friggitello – spicy Italian chili pepper
- Peperoncino – popular mini chili variety for Mexican salads
- Snake chili – the hottest type of chili
Tips & Tricks
Chili fruits can easily be dried and then used as a spice. Store in a dry place!
