How hot is the Cheiro Amarela Manaus?

The Cheiro Amarela Manaus measures 30,000–80,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 10 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Cheiro Amarela Manaus

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A C. chinense variety. Ripens to yellow, habanero-type pods. Packs 30,000–80,000 SHU (hot, with a lingering burn). Landrace (Brazil).

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NameCheiro Amarela Manaus

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-Y-SM-H-6-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)30,000 - 80,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Yellow

Pod FormHabanero-type

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederLandrace — Brazil

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. chinense variety. Ripens to yellow, habanero-type pods. Packs 30,000–80,000 SHU (hot, with a lingering burn). Landrace (Brazil).

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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