How hot is the Brazilian?

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

Brazilian

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A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Heat sits around 2,000–10,000 SHU — moderate heat with a noticeable bite. Roots trace to Brazil.

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NameBrazilian

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-J-4-051RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

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

Heat LevelMedium (1,001–15,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionBrazil

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Heat sits around 2,000–10,000 SHU — moderate heat with a noticeable bite. Roots trace to Brazil.

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Last updated Oct 6, 2026

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