How hot is the Bella Noir?

The Bella Noir measures 0 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a heatless (no-heat) pepper.

Bella Noir

Entry Completeness90%

Further InformationEdit

A C. annuum type. Ripens to black, bell pods. A sweet pepper (0 SHU) — the result of a recessive gene that blocks capsaicin production. [UPN incomplete — missing heat-level segment.]

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NameBella Noir

Alternative Name(s)Bella Black

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-K-SM-B-0-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)0

Heat LevelNo Heat (0 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Black

Pod FormBell

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. annuum type. Ripens to black, bell pods. A sweet pepper (0 SHU) — the result of a recessive gene that blocks capsaicin production. [UPN incomplete — missing heat-level segment.]

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026