How hot is the Dulce Estrella?

The Dulce Estrella measures 1,000–3,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Dulce Estrella

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A C. baccatum variety. Ripens to caramel, long/tapered pods. Heat sits around 8,000–25,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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NameDulce Estrella

Alternative Name(s)Sweet Estrella

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

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)1,000 - 3,000

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Yellow

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. baccatum variety. Ripens to caramel, long/tapered pods. Heat sits around 8,000–25,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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