Peppers

[nuppe]

The word pepper refers to a wide range of spices and ingredients, though I suppose the origin is related to the peppercorns of the original Southern Indian piper nigrum. (correct me if I'm wrong)Thereafter the world became familiar with the hotter of the American pepper fruits, like jalapeno, chili, and cayenne. We have a diversity of names and,I suppose, of flavors. But I think it is difficult to find words for the different members of the large "pepper family". Could anyone help me with the basic differences and interesting shades?

[andiesenji]

One of the most comprehensive "collection" of various types of peppercorns and descriptions of their properties can be found at Pepper-Passion http://www.pepper-passion.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5&Itemid=45

I have ordered from this vendor many times and have yet to be disappointed.

They offer sampler packs which gives a selection of different types at very reasonable prices.

Salt Traders http://www.salttraders.com/Categories.bok?category=Gourmet+Peppercorn

carries long pepper and also the Javanese comet's tail peppercorns and a pepper & salt combo (Pepper & Pearls) which is very nice.

I am a regular customer of this vendor also.

Both will send you email updates and notices of special sales/shipping and etc.

For information about Chiles or capsicum varieties the best place is here:

http://www.g6csy.net/chile/database.html

Click on any letter and you will get a list of names with descriptions.

The main page of the site is here: http://www.g6csy.net/chile/index.html

if you want recipes, other information, etc.

Edited November 11, 2009 by andiesenji (log)

[nuppe]

This seems to cover the most. Good! Thanks!