How hot is the KS Snow Queen?

The KS Snow Queen measures 40,000–80,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 10 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

KS Snow Queen

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A C. annuum variety. Ripens to white/cream, standard tapered pods. Rates 40,000–80,000 SHU, which means hot, with a lingering burn. Credited to Khang Starr (KS).

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NameKS Snow Queen

Alternative Name(s)KS Queenhi x KS White Thai; Khang Star Snow Queen; Khang Starr Snow Queen

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-W-SM-J-6-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)40,000 - 80,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)White/Cream

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederKhang Starr

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. annuum variety. Ripens to white/cream, standard tapered pods. Rates 40,000–80,000 SHU, which means hot, with a lingering burn. Credited to Khang Starr (KS).

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026