How hot is the Grao de Bode?

The Grao de Bode measures 15,000–30,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 4 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Grao de Bode

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A C. chinense variety. Ripens to red, habanero-type pods. Packs 15,000–30,000 SHU (solid heat — enough to make you pay attention). Originates from Brazil. From the work of Brazil (Goiás).

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NameGrao de Bode

Alternative Name(s)PI 497982

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-R-SM-H-5-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)15,000 - 30,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormHabanero-type

RegionBrazil

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - Brazil (Goiás)

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. chinense variety. Ripens to red, habanero-type pods. Packs 15,000–30,000 SHU (solid heat — enough to make you pay attention). Originates from Brazil. From the work of Brazil (Goiás).

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026