Peperoncino di Benno

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Peperoncino di Benno
Benno's PeperoncinoEdit
F-X-R-5-001
C. frutescens
25,000 - 40,000
Hot (15,001–100,000 SHU)
RedEdit
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A C. frutescens variety. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Clocks in at 25,000–40,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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How hot is the Peperoncino di Benno?

The Peperoncino di Benno measures 25,000–40,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 5 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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