Habanero Esquilino

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Habanero Esquilino
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C. chinense
100,000 - 350,000
Very Hot (100,001–500,000 SHU)
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The Habanero Esquilino is a very hot chili of the species C. chinense, measuring 100,000–350,000 SHU — roughly 45× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. chinense, the species behind the world's hottest peppers — the group that includes habaneros, Scotch bonnets, and ghost peppers, prized for fruity aroma and a slow, lingering burn. Its pods take a habanero-type form, measure 1–2 inches long, with thin flesh, and grow pendant on the plant. The plant grows to 30–36 inches tall. Its flowers are solid white/cream, its foliage is green leaves. It is recorded as originating in Mexico.

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How hot is the Habanero Esquilino?

The Habanero Esquilino measures 100,000–350,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a very hot pepper — roughly 45 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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