How hot is the Machu Pichu?

The Machu Pichu measures 10,000–15,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper.

Machu Pichu

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A C. chinense type. Ripens to red, habanero-type pods. Rates 80,000–250,000 SHU, which means very hot, not for the faint of heart.

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NameMachu Pichu

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-B-SM-H-4-001RegisteredHow UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)10,000 - 15,000

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Brown/Chocolate

Pod FormHabanero-type

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. chinense type. Ripens to red, habanero-type pods. Rates 80,000–250,000 SHU, which means very hot, not for the faint of heart.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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