How hot is the Bico Roxa?

The Bico Roxa measures 1,000–12,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper.

Bico Roxa

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Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to purple, standard tapered pods. Rates 5,000–30,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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NameBico Roxa

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-P-SM-J-4-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)1,000 - 12,000

Heat LevelMedium (1,001–15,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Purple

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to purple, standard tapered pods. Rates 5,000–30,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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