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"Showcasing its versatile, mild-mannered sweetness, perfect for adding fresh flavor without heat to a wide array of dishes."
Definition
A mild, sweet pepper often used in Caribbean and Latin American cuisine, known for its thin walls and fruity flavor.
Sensory Profile
Technical Metrics
Culinary Usage
Excellent for frying, roasting, stuffing, and raw in salads or on sandwiches due to thin walls.
Ripening Color
Starts pale green/yellow, ripens to a vibrant red or orange, becoming sweeter with age.
Scoville Heat Units
Typically 0-500 SHU, making them one of the mildest pepper varieties.
Nutrition Facts
Per 90g (1 medium pepper)Chef’s Secret
Roasting Cubanelles before peeling enhances their sweetness and removes bitterness, making them perfect for sauces.
Substitutions
Bell Pepper
1:1Best for stuffing, frying, or roasting; similar mild sweetness and texture.
Poblano Pepper
1:1Good for slight heat, robust flavor, suitable for roasting and stuffing.
Anaheim Pepper
1:1Mild heat and similar elongated shape, good for general cooking.
Banana Pepper (mild)
1:1Similar tang and mildness, great for pickling or adding to salads.
Buying Guide
Look for firm, shiny peppers free of blemishes.
