How hot is the Brazilian Moruga?

The Brazilian Moruga measures 500,000–1,400,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a superhot pepper — roughly 180 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Brazilian Moruga

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A C. chinense type. Ripens to red, habanero-type pods, with warty/bumpy. Packs 500,000–1,400,000 SHU (extremely hot, in superhot territory). Originates from Trinidad & Tobago. Also listed as Moruga Brazilian Red.

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NameBrazilian Moruga

Alternative Name(s)Moruga Brazilian Red

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-R-WT-H-9-023RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)500,000 - 1,400,000

Heat LevelSuperhot (500,001+ SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormHabanero-type

RegionTrinidad and Tobago

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - Moruga, Trinidad

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

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Last updated Oct 6, 2026

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