7 Pot Bubblegum Scorpion

Entry Completeness80%
7 Pot Bubblegum Scorpion placeholder image
7 Pot Bubblegum Scorpion
BBG7 Scorpion; Seven Pot Bubblegum ScorpionEdit
C-H-R-BC-TA-8-002
C. chinense
1,000,000 - 1,500,000
Superhot (500,001+ SHU)
RedEdit
Further InformationEdit Edit

The 7 Pot Bubblegum Scorpion is a superhot chili of the species C. chinense, measuring 1,000,000–1,500,000 SHU — roughly 190× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. chinense, the species behind the world's hottest peppers — the group that includes habaneros, Scotch bonnets, and ghost peppers, prized for fruity aroma and a slow, lingering burn. Its pods ripen red, take a habanero-type form, measure 2–3 inches long, with medium thick flesh, and grow pendant on the plant. The plant grows to 30–36 inches tall. Its flowers are solid white/cream, its foliage is green leaves. Notable traits include bleeding calyx; tail. It is recorded as originating in Trinidad & Tobago. It is also known as BBG7 Scorpion, Seven Pot Bubblegum Scorpion.

LinksEdit Edit

How hot is the 7 Pot Bubblegum Scorpion?

The 7 Pot Bubblegum Scorpion measures 1,000,000–1,500,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a superhot pepper — roughly 190 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Was this helpful? WikiPepper is free, ad-free, and community-run.

Support WikiPepper
Chat with Artie!