Korean Gochu pod test

Korean Gochu

Capsicum annuum

Background

The Korean Gochu is a mild heat, flavorable Capsicum annum originating from the Korean peninsula. The plant bears lots of pendulum hanging fruit 3-4 inches long. It is most often used as an ingredient in fermented Kimchi.

Notes

This is a pepper I am growing. The seed originally came from a pod that Jesus Rosario sent me.

Amount eaten: whole pod
Heat: <1
Flavor: 7
Burn Profile: mild, overall mouth burn
Effects: None
Cap Cramps:  None

Review

The pod was sweet and very tangy. The heat seemed to be around 1000 Scoville, give or take.

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