From Peru

A unique hot pepper from the Andes, Whole Rocoto Peppers in Brine by Inca's Food are best known for their spicy and bold flavor, with a Scoville rating that ranges from 50,000 to 250,000 SHU. These crisp peppers have light undertones of tropical fruits, especially papayas and mangos, contained inside the bright red pepper’s thick walls. Sometimes referred to as locotos, or in American markets known as manzano (apple tree) peppers, Whole Rocoto Peppers in Brine by Inca's Food have a firm texture and a shape reminiscent of bell peppers or golf ball sized apples. Whole Rocoto Peppers in Brine by Inca's Food can be eaten on their own, puréed in sauces and dishes that need hot peppers, used whole, used in fresh salsas, made into a paste, or used in hot sauces, stews, and are especially common in Perucian and Bolivian dishes. Whole Rocoto Peppers in Brine by Inca's Food are full of Vitamin C and antioxidants.