How hot is the Black Pepper?

The Black Pepper measures 2,000–10,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper.

Black Pepper

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A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to black, standard tapered pods. Rates 2,000–10,000 SHU, which means moderate heat with a noticeable bite.

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NameBlack Pepper

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-K-SM-J-4-005RegisteredHow UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)2,000 - 10,000

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Black

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to black, standard tapered pods. Rates 2,000–10,000 SHU, which means moderate heat with a noticeable bite.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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