The '''habanero''' ({{IPAc-en|ˌ|(|h|)|ɑː|b|ə|ˈ|n|ɛər|oʊ}}; {{IPA-es|aβaˈneɾo|lang|HabaneroPronunciation.ogg}}) is a hot variety of [[chili pepper]]. Unripe habaneros are green, and they color as they mature. The most common color variants are orange and red, but the fruit may also be white, brown, yellow, green, or purple.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://evergreenorganicsbelize.com/gallery/chili/|title=Chili – Evergreen OrgnaicsOrganics|publisher=EvergreenOrganicsBelize.com|access-date=2016-12-01}}</ref> Typically, a ripe habanero is {{convert|2|-|6|cm|in|1|abbr=on}} long. Habanero chilis are very [[Pungency |hot]], rated 100,000–350,000 on the [[Scoville scale]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://homecooking.about.com/library/weekly/blhotchiles.htm |title=Chile Pepper Heat Scoville Scale |publisher=Homecooking.about.com |accessdate=2013-04-14}}</ref> The habanero's heat, flavor and floral aroma make it a popular ingredient in [[Hot sauce|hot sauces]] and other spicy foods.
