How hot is the Golden Nugget?

The Golden Nugget measures 2,000–10,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper.

Golden Nugget

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This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to gold, long/tapered pods. Packs 2,000–10,000 SHU (moderate heat with a noticeable bite).

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NameGolden Nugget

Alternative Name(s)Gold Nugget

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-D-SM-L-4-001RegisteredHow UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)2,000 - 10,000

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Gold

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to gold, long/tapered pods. Packs 2,000–10,000 SHU (moderate heat with a noticeable bite).

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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