Apocalypse Chocolate

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Apocalypse Chocolate

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Further InformationEdit

A C. chinense variety. Ripens to brown/chocolate, habanero-type pods. Rates 1,200,000–1,600,000 SHU, which means brutally hot, deep into superhot range. From the work of Community breeder (Italy).

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NameApocalypse Chocolate

Alternative Name(s)Apocalypse Brown

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-B-TA-H-9-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)1,200,000 - 1,600,000

Heat LevelSuperhot (500,001+ SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Brown/Chocolate

Pod FormHabanero-type

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederCommunity breeder (Italy)

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. chinense variety. Ripens to brown/chocolate, habanero-type pods. Rates 1,200,000–1,600,000 SHU, which means brutally hot, deep into superhot range. From the work of Community breeder (Italy).

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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How hot is the Apocalypse Chocolate?

The Apocalypse Chocolate measures 1,200,000–1,600,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a superhot pepper — roughly 200 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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