How hot is the Chilhuacle Amarillo?

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

Chilhuacle Amarillo

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A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to yellow, long/tapered pods. Clocks in at 1,500–2,500 SHU — mild heat that most people can handle easily.

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NameChilhuacle Amarillo

Alternative Name(s)Chilhuacle Yellow

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

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

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Yellow

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to yellow, long/tapered pods. Clocks in at 1,500–2,500 SHU — mild heat that most people can handle easily.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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