How hot is the Pepperoncini?

The Pepperoncini measures 100–500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a mild pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Pepperoncini

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Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Heat sits around 100–500 SHU — very mild, barely any heat.

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NamePepperoncini

Alternative Name(s)Golden Greek; Tuscano; Pepperonchini; Pepperoncini Red; Red Pepperoncini

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-L-0-028RegisteredHow UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)100 - 500

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionItaly

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Heat sits around 100–500 SHU — very mild, barely any heat.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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