How hot is the Golden Star?

The Golden Star measures 5,000–30,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 4 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Golden Star

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This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to gold, long/tapered pods. Rates 5,000–30,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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NameGolden Star

Alternative Name(s)Gold Star

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-L-D-5-005

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)5,000 - 30,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Gold

Further InformationEdit

This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to gold, long/tapered pods. Rates 5,000–30,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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