How hot is the Mulato de St. Martin?

The Mulato de St. Martin measures 2,500–3,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Mulato de St. Martin

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Sold dried; "Mulato" indicates the darker, riper-cured form. Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to red, heart pods. Clocks in at 2,500–3,000 SHU — mild heat that most people can handle easily.

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NameMulato de St. Martin

Alternative Name(s)Chile Mulato de St. Martin

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-D-3-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)2,500 - 3,000

Heat LevelMedium (1,001–15,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormHeart

RegionMexico

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

Sold dried; "Mulato" indicates the darker, riper-cured form. Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to red, heart pods. Clocks in at 2,500–3,000 SHU — mild heat that most people can handle easily.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026