The habanero pepper has a slightly fruity flavor. It registers between 100000 and 35000 scoville heat units on the scale. That's milder than a ghost pepper but hotter than the cayenne pepper, making it one of the hottest chilies you will find. Although there's some variation in flavor and heat level, each color of pepper packs a powerful punch. Green peppers are milder, while red and orange are the spiciest habaneros. In addition, habanero contain significant amounts of vitamin C and A, both of which act as antioxidants, compounds that may decrease the risk of cancer by inhibiting the DNA damaging effects of radicals
