Moruga Judy's

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Moruga Judy's
Moruga Judy's Brown; Moruga Judy's Chocolate; Judy's Brown Moruga; Judy's Chocolate MorugaEdit
C-H-B-WT-8-026
C. chinense
500,000 - 1,400,000
Superhot (500,001+ SHU)
Brown/ChocolateEdit
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The Moruga Judy's is a superhot chili of the species C. chinense, measuring 500,000–1,400,000 SHU — roughly 180× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. chinense, the species behind the world's hottest peppers — the group that includes habaneros, Scotch bonnets, and ghost peppers, prized for fruity aroma and a slow, lingering burn. Its pods ripen brown/chocolate, take a habanero-type form, measure 1–2 inches long, with thin flesh, and grow pendant on the plant. The plant grows to 30–36 inches tall. Its flowers are solid white/cream, its foliage is green leaves. Notable traits include warty/bumpy. It is recorded as originating in Trinidad & Tobago. It is also known as Moruga Judy's Brown, Moruga Judy's Chocolate, Judy's Brown Moruga, Judy's Chocolate Moruga.

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How hot is the Moruga Judy's?

The Moruga Judy's measures 500,000–1,400,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a superhot pepper — roughly 180 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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