How hot is the Chilaca Mexican Negro?

The Chilaca Mexican Negro measures 1,000–2,500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Chilaca Mexican Negro

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Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to black, long/tapered pods. Rates 1,000–2,500 SHU, which means mild heat that most people can handle easily. From the work of Mexico (traditional).

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NameChilaca Mexican Negro

Alternative Name(s)Chilaca Mexican Black

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-K-SM-L-2-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)1,000 - 2,500

Heat LevelMedium (1,001–15,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Black

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionMexico

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - Mexico

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to black, long/tapered pods. Rates 1,000–2,500 SHU, which means mild heat that most people can handle easily. From the work of Mexico (traditional).

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026