How hot is the Malagueta do Valongo?

The Malagueta do Valongo measures 60,000–100,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 13 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Malagueta do Valongo

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A C. frutescens variety. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Clocks in at 60,000–100,000 SHU — hot, with a lingering burn. Roots trace to Brazil. Developed by Brazil/Portugal.

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NameMalagueta do Valongo

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)F-R-SM-J-6-002RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. frutescens

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)60,000 - 100,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionBrazil

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - Brazil/Portugal

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. frutescens variety. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Clocks in at 60,000–100,000 SHU — hot, with a lingering burn. Roots trace to Brazil. Developed by Brazil/Portugal.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026