Mathania Indian

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Mathania Indian
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A-L-R-6-010
C. annuum
30,000 - 60,000
Hot (15,001–100,000 SHU)
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The Mathania Indian is a hot chili of the species C. annuum, measuring 30,000–60,000 SHU — roughly 8× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. annuum, the most widely cultivated pepper species, spanning everything from sweet bell peppers to jalapeños, cayennes, and poblanos. Its pods ripen red, take a long/tapered form, with medium thick flesh, and grow pendant on the plant. The plant grows to 24–30 inches tall. Its flowers are solid white/cream, its foliage is green leaves. It is recorded as originating in India / South Asia.

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How hot is the Mathania Indian?

The Mathania Indian measures 30,000–60,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 8 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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