How hot is the Inca Orange Drop?

The Inca Orange Drop measures 8,000–25,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 3 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Inca Orange Drop

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A C. baccatum variety. Ripens to orange, long/tapered pods. Rates 8,000–25,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. Big-fruited form.

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NameInca Orange Drop

Alternative Name(s)Big Inca Orange Drop; Big Inca Orange Drop F3

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)B-L-O-5-008

SpeciesC. baccatum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)8,000 - 25,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Orange

Further InformationEdit

A C. baccatum variety. Ripens to orange, long/tapered pods. Rates 8,000–25,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. Big-fruited form.

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