How hot is the Malawi Pepper?

The Malawi Pepper measures 50,000–150,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a very hot pepper — roughly 19 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Malawi Pepper

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Generic designation for Malawi-origin pepper. Distinct from Malawi Bird, Malawi Picante.

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NameMalawi Pepper

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-X-R-7-003

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)50,000 - 150,000

Heat LevelVery Hot (100,001–500,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

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Generic designation for Malawi-origin pepper. Distinct from Malawi Bird, Malawi Picante.

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