Habanero / Adjuma

The Habanero, in the Netherlands also known as the Adjuma, is a spicy chilli. The Habanero has a tropical, fruity but also very hot taste which makes it a pepper that can be used in many dishes. ‘Habanero’ is Spanish for ‘from Havana’ and originates from Central America and the Caribbean. There they cook this pepper whole with it to take it out again later. The experienced user dares to add the pepper in the dish. Be careful with the preparation of the Habanero pepper.
The Adjuma is sometimes confused with the Madame Jeanette, which we at Westlandpeppers also call Lemon Drop. The two varieties are very similar, but the difference is that the yellow Adjuma pepper is spicier than the Madame Jeanette. And that the Madame Jeanette has a more fruity taste and strong citrus-like smell, hence the name Lemon Drop.

Storage & shelf life
It is best to store the fresh chillies in the fridge or in a cool, dark place in a scullery, basement cupboard, shed, etc. The ideal temperature is between 10°C and 13°C. Then the peppers will last the longest, around 7 to 14 days. If you cannot use everything fresh immediately, freeze the peppers, then you always have a supply of peppers. Click here for more information about freezing chillies.

Country of origin
In the summer season (April-November) this product is grown in the Netherlands in our own greenhouses. In the winter season (November-April) this product is grown in Spain, Israel and Morocco by our own growers. We only grow the orange Habanero in our Dutch greenhouses during the summer season, which is why it is not available in the period from November to April.

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