Armageddon

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Further InformationEdit

A collaboration between Salvatore Genovese in Bedfordshire, UK and researchers at NMSU. Developed for the UK supermarket trade like the Komodo Dragon. Tested above 1.3 million SHU. Another in the line of commercially bred superhots designed for retail marketing.

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NameArmageddon

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-R-SM-H-9-002RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)1,300,000 - 1,600,000

Heat LevelSuperhot (500,001+ SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormHabanero-type

Discoverer/BreederSalvatore Genovese (Bedfordshire, UK) & NMSU collaboration

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A collaboration between Salvatore Genovese in Bedfordshire, UK and researchers at NMSU. Developed for the UK supermarket trade like the Komodo Dragon. Tested above 1.3 million SHU. Another in the line of commercially bred superhots designed for retail marketing.

LinksEdit

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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How hot is the Armageddon?

The Armageddon measures 1,300,000–1,600,000 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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