Jwala

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Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Clocks in at 15,000–25,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. Associated with India. Credited to Gujarat, India.

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NameJwala

Alternative Name(s)Indian Finger Hot

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-J-5-232RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)15,000 - 25,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionIndia

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - Gujarat, India

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Clocks in at 15,000–25,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. Associated with India. Credited to Gujarat, India.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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How hot is the Jwala?

The Jwala measures 15,000–25,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 3 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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