DRIED WHOLE JAPOPNES PEPPER , GROWN IN MY GARDEN, HARVESTED, DRIED AND PACKAGED BY HAND IN RESEALABLE AIR TIGHT BAGS (EACH BAG IS INDIVIDUALLY LABELED). Japones are also known as Hontaka, Santaka or Oriental style chile peppers. Though theyre native to Mexico and widely used in Latin American and Caribbean cuisine, they are extremely popular in Japan and China as well. These peppers are very hot, measuring anywhere from 40,000 to 100,000 Scoville units. Thats about an 8 or 9 on heat scale of 1 to 10. Try them in stir fries, salsas and chutneys. These chiles are great for infused oils or added to breads, sauces and relishes. They can also be dry roasted and ground for an extra hot ground pepper. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER LISTINGS Fresh Spices/Herbs