Komodo Dragon

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Komodo Dragon

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Developed by Salvatore Genovese in Bedfordshire, UK, for the British supermarket chain Tesco. Marketed as having a delayed heat — mild at first, then building. Around 1.4 million SHU. Named to be dramatic for retail marketing. One of the few superhots bred specifically for commercial supermarket distribution. Also listed as Komodo Dragon Red.

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NameKomodo Dragon

Alternative Name(s)Komodo Dragon Red

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-R-TA-H-9-026RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)500,000 - 1,400,000

Heat LevelSuperhot (500,001+ SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormHabanero-type

Discoverer/BreederSalvatore Genovese (Bedfordshire, UK)

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

Developed by Salvatore Genovese in Bedfordshire, UK, for the British supermarket chain Tesco. Marketed as having a delayed heat — mild at first, then building. Around 1.4 million SHU. Named to be dramatic for retail marketing. One of the few superhots bred specifically for commercial supermarket distribution. Also listed as Komodo Dragon Red.

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Last updated Oct 6, 2026

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How hot is the Komodo Dragon?

The Komodo Dragon measures 500,000–1,400,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a superhot pepper — roughly 180 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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