How hot is the Pequín Black?

The Pequín Black measures 30,000–60,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 8 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Pequín Black

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Pequín Black is a C. annuum var. glab variety from Mexico / SW United States. Pods ripens to black, with pequin/small bullet pods. Rated hot, ranging from 30,000 to 60,000 SHU. Associated with Mexico/Texas (semi-wild).

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NamePequín Black

Alternative Name(s)Black Piquín; Piquin Black; Piquín Black; Black Pequín; Black Piquin; Pequin Black

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-P-K-6-006

SpeciesC. annuum var. glabriusculum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)30,000 - 60,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Black

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