Cubanelle

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Cubanelle

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Cubanelle
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A-R-SM-L-1-001RegisteredHow UPN works
C. annuum
100 - 1,000
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Long/taperedEdit
Landrace — Cuba/CaribbeanEdit
Green/MustardEdit
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Cuba's most famous sweet pepper. Also called Italian Frying Pepper because Italian-American cooks adopted it heavily. Thin-walled, elongated, and perfect for sautéing in olive oil. Very mild (0–1,000 SHU). A staple in sofrito for Puerto Rican and Dominican cooking.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

How hot is the Cubanelle?

The Cubanelle measures 100–1,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a mild pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

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