How hot is the Asta de Toro Rojo?

The Asta de Toro Rojo measures 8,000–25,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 3 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Asta de Toro Rojo

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A C. baccatum type. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Heat sits around 8,000–25,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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NameAsta de Toro Rojo

Alternative Name(s)Corno di Toro Rojo; Red Bull's Horn; Asta de Toro Red

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)B-R-SM-L-5-056RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. baccatum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)8,000 - 25,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. baccatum type. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Heat sits around 8,000–25,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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