How hot is the Criolla Sella?

The Criolla Sella measures 25,000–30,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 4 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Criolla Sella

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This C. baccatum cultivar. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Packs 8,000–25,000 SHU (solid heat — enough to make you pay attention).

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NameCriolla Sella

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)B-L-D-5-008

SpeciesC. baccatum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)25,000 - 30,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Gold

Further InformationEdit

This C. baccatum cultivar. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Packs 8,000–25,000 SHU (solid heat — enough to make you pay attention).

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