Italian Wax

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Italian Wax
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12,000 - 22,000
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A hot chili, 12,000 to 22,000 SHU. The pods are green going to red.

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

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How hot is the Italian Wax?

The Italian Wax measures 12,000–22,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 4 times hotter than the Jalapeño (5,000 Scovilles).

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