Description

Corno di Toro (also known as Bull’s Horn or Cowhorn) chili peppers have a Scoville heat unit (SHU) range of 0-500, making them very mild. They are a type of Italian roasting pepper known for their sweet, fruity flavor and gradual increase in heat as they matur.
Seasons/Availability
Corno di Toro chile peppers are available in the spring through summer.
Current Facts
Corno di Toro chile peppers, botanically classified as Capsicum annuum, are an Italian heirloom variety and are members of the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Also known as Bull’s Horn peppers and Cowhorn peppers, Corno di Toro chile peppers are considered an Italian roasting pepper that has a mild heat, ranging 0-500 SHU on the Scoville scale. The name Corno di Toro translates from Italian to mean “horn of the bull,” and is derived from the pepper’s similarity in shape to a bull’s horn. There are multiple varieties of Corno di Toro chile peppers popularly grown as specialty pepper in home gardens, especially in Italy, and the peppers are commonly used in sauces or cooked applications such as frying and roasting.