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"Did you know that the goat pepper (Capsicum chinense) is the quintessential aromatic chili pepper in Haitian cuisine ?
Recognisable by its pleated shape and bright colour ranging from yellow to red orange, it is distinguished by an intense fruity fragrance coupled with a pronounced but balanced spiciness.
In the local culinary tradition, it is used to flavour meats, rice, pikliz and sauces without necessarily being crushed, in order to subtly extract all the essences.
In market gardens, goat pepper is a profitable crop that adapts well to the hot, sunny climate of the Haitian plains. In addition to its taste qualities, it provides vitamin C and antioxidant compounds beneficial to the body. Its constant presence on the stalls of the merchants makes it an indispensable ingredient of the Haitian taste identity, bringing this characteristic touch to the family table."
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