The MA Faces pepper is a rare, gnarled-looking chili pepper with a distinctive "face" or bumpy texture and a sometimes protruding point. It has a superhot heat level of about 1,000,000–1,200,000 SHU. The flavor is a sweet, fruity, and citrusy taste that is considered a refreshing change from other superhot peppers. The original red variety was created by Matthew Arthur (MA) from a cross between a Trinidad Scorpion, a 7 Pot Jonah, and an Ubatuba Cambucci.
Physical Characteristics
- Shape: Similar to a Scotch Bonnet or mushroom shape.
- Texture: A rough and bumpy exterior, giving it a "gnarled" or "wrinkled" appearance.
- Color: The original variety is red, though yellow and chocolate variants exist.
- Size: Often the size of a golf ball, with a thick skin.
Flavor and Heat
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Flavor Profile:A sweet, tropical, and citrusy fruit flavor, which is considered unusual for superhot peppers.
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Heat Level:Extremely hot, with a heat level in the range of 1,000,000–1,200,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), placing it in the "nuclear heat" category.
Origin
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Creator:Created by Matthew Arthur, an individual known for chili growing, who is referenced by the "MA" in its name.
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Parentage:A cross between the Trinidad Scorpion, 7 Pot Jonah, and Ubatuba Cambucci peppers.
These seeds were harvested from plants grown in a controlled environment and isolation to preserve genetics.