How hot is the Mustard Reaper?

The Mustard Reaper measures 1,500,000–2,200,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a superhot pepper — roughly 280 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Mustard Reaper

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A member of the C. chinense group. Ripens to brown/chocolate, habanero-type pods, with tail. Rates 1,500,000–2,200,000 SHU, which means brutally hot, deep into superhot range. Originates from South Carolina, USA. Credited to Ed Currie (PuckerButt). A variant in Ed Currie's Reaper line from PuckerButt Pepper Company.

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NameMustard Reaper

Alternative Name(s)Carolina Reaper Mustard; Mustard Carolina Reaper

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-H-B-TA-9-006

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)1,500,000 - 2,200,000

Heat LevelSuperhot (500,001+ SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Brown/Chocolate

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