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Chilli green Fiji
Chilli green Fiji
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$2.35 NZD
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Fijian green chillies—predominantly the Rokete (bird's eye) or the unripe Bongo (a habanero variety)—offer a bright, herbaceous profile. They are prized for an immediate, sharp heat combined with fresh, grassy, and subtle citrus notes.
Key Flavor and Heat Characteristics
- Aroma: Strongly vegetal, grassy, and fresh—reminiscent of just-cut bell peppers and damp earth.
- Taste Profile: Crisp and peppery upfront with a sharp, bright tang. Unlike ripe red chillies that lean sweet, green Fijian chillies are slightly bitter with a distinct citrus/zesty bite.
- Heat Level: Ranging from moderate (around 50,000 SHU for Birds Eye) to very intense (100,000+ SHU for the Bongo). The burn is famously immediate, striking the back of the palate first before radiating.
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