How hot is the Mulato Isleno?

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

Mulato Isleno

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Sold dried; "Mulato" indicates the darker, riper-cured form. A C. annuum variety. Ripens to red, heart pods. Rates 2,500–3,000 SHU, which means mild heat that most people can handle easily.

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NameMulato Isleno

Alternative Name(s)Chile Mulato Isleno; Isleno Mulato

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-D-3-002RegisteredHow 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. A C. annuum variety. Ripens to red, heart pods. Rates 2,500–3,000 SHU, which means mild heat that most people can handle easily.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026