The Hungarian wax pepper is a medium variety of Capsicum annuum

Capsicum annuum

Capsicum annuum is a domesticated species of the plant genus Capsicum native to southern North America and northern South America. The three species C. annuum, C. frutescens and C. chinense all evolved from a single common ancestor located somewhere in the northwest Brazil - Colombia area...

with a Scoville Scale

Scoville scale

The Scoville scale is a measurement of the spicy heat of a chili pepper. The number of Scoville heat units indicates the amount of capsaicin present. Capsaicin is a chemical compound that stimulates chemoreceptor nerve endings in the skin, especially the mucous membranes.The scale is named after...

 range of 5,000 to 15,000 Scoville units.

Description

A pepper of medium pungency which is usually harvested in several states of maturity. It measures between 4"-6" inches in length (100mm-150mm) and tapers from the top to a rounded point yielding an appearance similar to a banana pepper. The most typical harvest occurs when the pepper is in a yellow and mildly sweet state. As the pepper matures, it develops a waxy sheen, the color changes into a bright red and becomes slightly more pungent. In this state, it is either sold fresh or dried and crushed to create Paprika

Paprika

Paprika is a spice made from the grinding of dried fruits of Capsicum annuum . In many European languages, the word paprika refers to bell peppers themselves. The seasoning is used in many cuisines to add color and flavor to dishes. Paprika can range from mild to hot...

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See also

• List of capsicum cultivars
• Scoville scale
  Scoville scale
  The Scoville scale is a measurement of the spicy heat of a chili pepper. The number of Scoville heat units indicates the amount of capsaicin present. Capsaicin is a chemical compound that stimulates chemoreceptor nerve endings in the skin, especially the mucous membranes.The scale is named after...
  
  
• Paprika
  Paprika
  Paprika is a spice made from the grinding of dried fruits of Capsicum annuum . In many European languages, the word paprika refers to bell peppers themselves. The seasoning is used in many cuisines to add color and flavor to dishes. Paprika can range from mild to hot...
  
  
• Stuffed peppers
  Stuffed peppers
  Stuffed peppers is a dish which exists in different names and forms around the world.- India :Stuffed Peppers is one of several stuffed vegetable dishes in Indian cuisine...