Cayenne Purple

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Cayenne Purple
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A-P-SM-L-5-002RegisteredHow UPN works
C. annuum
30,000 - 50,000
PurpleEdit
Long/taperedEdit
French GuianaEdit
Landrace - Cayenne, French GuianaEdit
PurpleEdit
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A C. annuum variety. Ripens to purple, long/tapered pods. Clocks in at 30,000–50,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. Associated with French Guiana (historical). A cayenne-type pepper, bred for drying and grinding into powder or flakes.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

How hot is the Cayenne Purple?

The Cayenne Purple measures 30,000–50,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 6 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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