How hot is the Hot Banana?

The Hot Banana measures 500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a mild pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Hot Banana

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A C. annuum variety. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods.

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NameHot Banana

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-L-0-010RegisteredHow UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)500

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. annuum variety. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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