How hot is the Chi-Chien?

The Chi-Chien measures 50,000–75,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 9 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Chi-Chien

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A C. annuum variety. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Heat sits around 2,000–10,000 SHU — moderate heat with a noticeable bite.

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NameChi-Chien

Alternative Name(s)Chi Chien; Chie Chien; Xi Chien

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-J-6-004RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)50,000 - 75,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. annuum variety. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Heat sits around 2,000–10,000 SHU — moderate heat with a noticeable bite.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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