How hot is the Flame Fountain?

The Flame Fountain measures 30,000–100,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 13 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Flame Fountain

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Classified as C. frutescens. Ripens to red, pequin/small bullet pods. Packs 30,000–100,000 SHU (hot, with a lingering burn).

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NameFlame Fountain

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)F-P-R-6-005

SpeciesC. frutescens

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)30,000 - 100,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Further InformationEdit

Classified as C. frutescens. Ripens to red, pequin/small bullet pods. Packs 30,000–100,000 SHU (hot, with a lingering burn).

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