Naga Death

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Naga Death
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C-H-R-WT-8-028
C. chinense
600,000 - 1,086,844
Superhot (500,001+ SHU)
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A member of the C. chinense group. Ripens to red, habanero-type pods, with warty/bumpy. Heat sits around 600,000–1,086,844 SHU — extremely hot, in superhot territory. Roots trace to India / Bangladesh. The Naga pepper tradition extends across Northeast India, Bangladesh, and into the UK breeding community.

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How hot is the Naga Death?

The Naga Death measures 600,000–1,086,844 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a superhot pepper — roughly 140 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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