Ghost Pepper Copenhagen

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Also listed as Ghost Pepper Copenhagen Red.

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NameGhost Pepper Copenhagen

Alternative Name(s)Ghost Pepper Copenhagen Red; Bhut Jolokia Copenaghen Red; Bhut Jolokia Copenhagen Red; Ghost Copenhagen Red; Red Bhut Jolokia Copenhagen

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-R-WT-H-8-004RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)400,000 - 850,000

Heat LevelSuperhot (500,001+ SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormHabanero-type

RegionIndia / Bangladesh

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - Northeastern India (Assam/Nagaland)

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

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Also listed as Ghost Pepper Copenhagen Red.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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How hot is the Ghost Pepper Copenhagen?

The Ghost Pepper Copenhagen measures 400,000–850,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a superhot pepper — roughly 110 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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