How hot is the Hungarian Apple?

The Hungarian Apple measures 100–1,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a mild pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Hungarian Apple

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This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to red, apple/blunt bell pods. Clocks in at 100–1,000 SHU — very mild, barely any heat. Roots trace to Hungary. Bred by Hungary (traditional).

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NameHungarian Apple

Alternative Name(s)Alma Paprika; Apple Hungarian

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-F-1-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)100 - 1,000

Heat LevelMild (1–1,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormApple/blunt bell

RegionHungary

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - Hungary

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to red, apple/blunt bell pods. Clocks in at 100–1,000 SHU — very mild, barely any heat. Roots trace to Hungary. Bred by Hungary (traditional).

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026