How hot is the Chocolate Mirasol?

The Chocolate Mirasol measures 2,500–5,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Chocolate Mirasol

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This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to brown/chocolate, long/tapered pods. Packs 2,500–5,000 SHU (mild heat that most people can handle easily). Bred by Mexico (traditional).

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NameChocolate Mirasol

Alternative Name(s)Brown Mirasol

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-B-SM-L-3-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)2,500 - 5,000

Heat LevelMedium (1,001–15,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Brown/Chocolate

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionMexico

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - Mexico

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to brown/chocolate, long/tapered pods. Packs 2,500–5,000 SHU (mild heat that most people can handle easily). Bred by Mexico (traditional).

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026