How hot is the El Oro De Ecuador Red?

The El Oro De Ecuador Red measures 10,000–30,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 4 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

El Oro De Ecuador Red

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NameEl Oro De Ecuador Red

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)B-R-SM-L-5-099RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. baccatum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)10,000 - 30,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionEcuador

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

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Last updated Oct 8, 2026

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