The cascabel is a small, round, hot chilli that is prized for the hot, burning sensation that it produces in the mouth when consumed. It is a cultivar of the species Capsicum annuum.

The pepper, when dried makes a rattling noise and as such can be used to make music.

The plant can grow to more than 1 meter and grows in the wild on the Pacific coast of Mexico.

Synonyms

chile bola, bola chile, rattle chile, coban.

Other Meanings

The word Cascabel can also mean:

1. A knob at the end of a cannon, cast onto the gunbarrel, to which ropes are attached.
2. A bell attached to a sleigh or sleigh harness.

External links

• www.theworldwidegourmet.com.
• www.intlfoodsource.com.