How hot is the C. galapagoense?

The C. galapagoense measures 10,000–40,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 5 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

C. galapagoense

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C. Galapagoense is a C. galapagoense variety. Pods ripens to red. Rated hot, ranging from 10,000 to 40,000 SHU.

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NameC. galapagoense

Alternative Name(s)C. Galapagoense v2; Capsicum Galapagoense

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)G-R-SM-J-5-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. galapagoense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)10,000 - 40,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionEcuador

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

C. Galapagoense is a C. galapagoense variety. Pods ripens to red. Rated hot, ranging from 10,000 to 40,000 SHU.

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Last updated Oct 6, 2026

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