How hot is the Ancho Gigantea?

The Ancho Gigantea measures 1,000–2,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Ancho Gigantea

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Often sold dried as Ancho Gigantea. A C. annuum type. Ripens to red, heart pods. Clocks in at 1,000–2,000 SHU — mild heat that most people can handle easily. From the work of Puebla, Mexico.

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NameAncho Gigantea

Alternative Name(s)Chile Ancho Gigantea; Poblano (dried) Gigantea

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-D-2-003RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)1,000 - 2,000

Heat LevelMedium (1,001–15,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormHeart

RegionMexico

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - Puebla, Mexico

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

Often sold dried as Ancho Gigantea. A C. annuum type. Ripens to red, heart pods. Clocks in at 1,000–2,000 SHU — mild heat that most people can handle easily. From the work of Puebla, Mexico.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026