Sugar Rush Stripey

The Sugar Rush Stripey pepper (Capsicum baccatum) is a uniquely striped, sweet, and moderately spicy variety that arose as a natural mutation of the Sugar Rush Peach pepper. It is celebrated for both its exceptional flavor and striking visual appeal.

• Flavor: Sweet and fruity, often with notes of tropical fruit. It has a distinctive crunchy texture and clean flavor profile, making it stand out from many other medium-heat peppers.
• Heat: Moderate, with a range of 25,000–50,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). This gives it a pleasant, manageable heat level similar to a cayenne.
• Origin: The Sugar Rush pepper was first developed in Finland around 2010. The striped mutation was discovered in the USA by grower Tom Motta in 2015, and the variety was further stabilized in Wales by Chris Fowler.
• Appearance: The long, tapering pods have a whimsical, somewhat squiggly shape. They ripen from a pale peachy or cream color to a final orange-peach with unique, vertical red stripes.
• Culinary Uses:
  • Pickling: Its thick, crunchy walls make it an excellent candidate for pickling.
  • Fresh: Delicious sliced fresh and served with cheese and crackers.
  • Hot Sauce: The fruity flavor and manageable heat lend themselves to making excellent, flavorful hot sauces.
  • Dehydrating: The peppers can be dried and ground into a unique and flavorful powder.