How hot is the Ghost Scorpion Purple?

The Ghost Scorpion Purple measures 800,000–1,300,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a superhot pepper — roughly 160 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Ghost Scorpion Purple

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Cross or strain exhibiting both ghost pepper and scorpion characteristics with purple coloration.

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NameGhost Scorpion Purple

Alternative Name(s)Purple Ghost Scorpion; Trinidad Purple Ghost Scorpion

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-L-P-PA-TA-8-001

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)800,000 - 1,300,000

Heat LevelSuperhot (500,001+ SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Purple

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Cross or strain exhibiting both ghost pepper and scorpion characteristics with purple coloration.

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