Pequín Orange

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Pequín Orange is a C. annuum var. glab variety from Mexico / SW United States. Pods ripens to orange, 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 Orange

Alternative Name(s)Orange Piquín; Piquin Orange; Piquín Orange; Pequin Orange

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-O-SM-P-6-004RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum var. glabriusculum

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

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Orange

Further InformationEdit

Pequín Orange is a C. annuum var. glab variety from Mexico / SW United States. Pods ripens to orange, 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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Last updated Sep 25, 2026

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How hot is the Pequín Orange?

The Pequín Orange 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).

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