How hot is the Chiliancho?

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

Chiliancho

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This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to red, heart pods. Clocks in at 1,000–1,500 SHU — mild heat that most people can handle easily.

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NameChiliancho

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-D-2-012RegisteredHow UPN works

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

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormHeart

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to red, heart pods. Clocks in at 1,000–1,500 SHU — mild heat that most people can handle easily.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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