Bode

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Bode
Bodè; Bod'e; Roxa; Bodè RedEdit
C-H-R-6-021
C. chinense
40,000 - 100,000
Hot (15,001–100,000 SHU)
RedEdit
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The Bode is a hot chili of the species C. chinense, measuring 40,000–100,000 SHU — roughly 13× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. chinense, the species behind the world's hottest peppers — the group that includes habaneros, Scotch bonnets, and ghost peppers, prized for fruity aroma and a slow, lingering burn. Its pods ripen red, take a habanero-type form, with medium thick flesh, and grow pendant on the plant. The plant grows to 30–36 inches tall. Its flowers are solid white/cream, its foliage is green leaves. It is also known as Bodè, Bod'e, Roxa, Bodè Red.

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How hot is the Bode?

The Bode measures 40,000–100,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 13 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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