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Piquillo pepper

Traditional dish from Spain

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About Piquillo pepper

species of chilli pepper

The piquillo pepper is a variety of chili, Capsicum annuum known for having a sweet taste with little to no heat. The fruits are about 7 cm long and thrive in pots that are traditionally grown in Northern Spain near the town of Lodosa. The name ‘piquillo’ is derived from the Spanish word for "little beak".

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