{"product_id":"piperies-wiri-wiri","title":"Wiri Wiri Peppers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWiri Wiri\u003c\/strong\u003e peppers are tiny, spherical chili peppers from Guyana, South America, iconic in the country's traditional cuisine. Despite their size (1–2 cm), they possess an impressive dual identity: \u003cstrong\u003epungency reaching 100,000–350,000 Scoville units\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003efruity flavor reminiscent of ripe tomato\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are one of the most distinctive Caribbean chilis, with a character unlike any other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe chili we use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDried spherical peppers, small in size, without additives or preservatives. Their color progresses from green to orange and finally to glossy red when ripe. Drying fully preserves their pungency and aroma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical \u0026amp; Historical identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelongs to the species \u003cstrong\u003eCapsicum frutescens\u003c\/strong\u003e, family \u003cem\u003eSolanaceae\u003c\/em\u003e. Wiri Wiri is considered the \u003cstrong\u003enational pepper of Guyana\u003c\/strong\u003e — for Guyanese, it is what Habanero is for the rest of the Caribbean. It is also cultivated in Mexico, but its authentic identity lies in the humid, tropical forests of Guyana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma, color and taste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e fruity, with notes of ripe tomato and citrus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e intense pungency that appears immediately and lingers, balanced with a sweet fruity nuance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100,000–350,000 Scoville – Habanero level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e green → orange → glossy red when ripe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it is used\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEssential ingredient in Guyanese cuisine: \u003cstrong\u003epepper pot\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecook-up rice\u003c\/strong\u003e, soups, and stews.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhole in sauces and broths for \u003cstrong\u003egradual pungency\u003c\/strong\u003e — remove before serving if not consumed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePounded or crushed for \u003cstrong\u003epepper sauce\u003c\/strong\u003e, marinades, and spicy meat sauces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor premium peppers, see also \u003cstrong\u003eKampot Red Pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombinations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003eolive oil \u0026amp; garlic\u003c\/strong\u003e for a deep aroma at the beginning of cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003emeats \u0026amp; seafood\u003c\/strong\u003e in marinades for fruity spicy intensity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003erice \u0026amp; black beans\u003c\/strong\u003e in traditional Guyanese recipes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003etomato, thyme \u0026amp; sweet elements\u003c\/strong\u003e for authentic Caribbean pepper sauce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003echocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e for bold sweet-bitter combinations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiny spherical peppers 1–2 cm, red when ripe, with a glossy surface. When dried, they acquire a dark brownish-red hue and retain their spherical shape and intense flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a cool, dark place, in an airtight container. Away from moisture. Lasts up to \u003cstrong\u003e2 years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery hot pepper — use \u003cstrong\u003egloves\u003c\/strong\u003e, avoid contact with eyes and skin. Not recommended for children or individuals sensitive to pungent foods. If pregnant or taking medication, consult a doctor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew arrivals and offers are announced on our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/www.SpicesBazaar.gr\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page and our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Aiodigoseyexias\"\u003eYouTube\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e channel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spices Bazaar","offers":[{"title":"50 g","offer_id":54896403382599,"sku":"SB-SPC-62528-050","price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 g","offer_id":54896403415367,"sku":"SB-SPC-62528-100","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":54896403448135,"sku":"SB-SPC-62528-500","price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":54896403480903,"sku":"SB-SPC-62528-1KG","price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/1805\/5751\/files\/spicesbazaar-piperies-wiri-wiri.webp?v=1788994838","url":"https:\/\/spices-bazaar-2.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/piperies-wiri-wiri","provider":"Spices Bazaar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}