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Language: Portuguese
Description: An aromatic chilli, (cheiro means aroma) it has a beautiful, smoky aroma. After the Malagueta pepper, it is one of the most popular chillis in Brazil, where it is mostly used in the north and north eastern regions. Shaped as a small ball, it is used in stews, salads and as a condiment for white meat and fish.
Latin: Capsicum annuum/Capsicum frutescens
Ethnicity: Brazilian, Portuguese
Most frequent country: Brazil, Portugal
Most frequent region: Amazon
See places: Brazilian food and cuisine, Amazon
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