Re: [CH] Red Savinas
Celeste or Dave Anderson (chilehed1@powernet.net)
Mon, 28 Sep 1998 08:20:49 +0000
The Red Savina is a patented variety introduced by GNS
spices in California. It's heat has been recorded as high as 525,000
Scoville Units. The Caribbean Red Habanero is a Seminis Seeds
introduction. It's heat has been recorded as high as 475,000 Scoville
Units. The typical Habanero pepper has a heat range of 200,000 to
300,000 Scoville Units. Heat varies based on location, from plant to
plant, and even from fruit to fruit on the same plant. You should
have no trouble substituting Caribbean Red or any other Red Habanero
for Red Savina. You could also substitute Orange unless you are
worried about color.
Dave Anderson
Tough Love Chile Co.
http://www.tough-love.com
> A question for the numerous more knowledgeable than myself.
>
> A buddy of mine came back from Alabama where he (not knowing the magnitude
> of his "score") purchased a grocery bag of Caribbean Red's from a farmer's
> market. Since he doesn't like hot food..and, not really sure why he
> purchased these anyway...I was presented with this precious cargo this
> weekend. For Free no less! YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now for the question. Are
> Caribbean Reds the same as a Red Savina? This may well be a very stupid
> question but I'm trying to determine if I can use these successfully in my
> recipes that call for Savinas. Also, I'm dehydrating a bunch of these and am
> going to try my luck with recycling their seeds into my garden next spring.
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Greg