habanero chili powder, ( Capsicum chinense) ID: 713-49

Eating a habanero pepper feels like your taste buds are on fire.This chili pepper is a staple in Mexican cuisine. From hot sauces to sweet sauces, fresh habaneros add color and flavor to any recipe.
While habaneros originate from the Amazon, Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula is the largest producer of habaneros in the modern world.

The first thing you'll notice when you eat habanero chile is its intense burn.
But the spiciness is slightly tempered by a sweet, fruity taste.
Habaneros also have a subtle smoky flavor.

Habaneros have around 300,000 units on the SHU scale, so we are talking about very hot peppers.
While they are 10 to 30 times hotter than jalapeño peppers, they are certainly not as hot as the Carolina Reaper, the hottest chili pepper on the planet.

These chili peppers pair well with sweet-tasting foods. For example, they are often used to make tasty sauces with fruits such as mango or pineapple.
Use some in a mango salsa or put some on top of crispy tacos with avocado and fresh lime juice.
Stir in some hot habanero sauce or chili sauce marinade to drizzle over BBQ pork chops.
We can also use them in pasta, marinades, Indian cuisine, all meats, legumes and potatoes.

When handling super hot peppers like habaneros, it's wise to wear gloves.
Not only can the burning sensation irritate your skin, but peppers can also leave residue on your fingers and you may forget to rub an itchy eye.