Cumari Jersic

Cumari Jersic is a pungent Capsicum praetermissum pepper originating from Brazil and associated with wild and semi-wild populations in regions such as the cerrado. It is part of the Cumari group, known for strong aroma and compact fruit size.

Plants produce small, ovular fruits that mature to red and grow upright on the plant. Flowers are characteristic of Capsicum praetermissum, with a white corolla marked by yellow or green spots and a distinct purple border.

The flavour is sharp and aromatic with a pronounced, lingering heat. Pungency can reach around 50,000 Scoville Heat Units. Cumari Jersic is valued for its distinctive aroma and is used in small quantities to add depth and heat to food.