Perù Red

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Further InformationEdit

A member of the C. chinense group. Ripens to red, habanero-type pods. Rates 80,000–250,000 SHU, which means very hot, not for the faint of heart.

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NamePerù Red

Alternative Name(s)Peru Red

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)Not issued yetNeeds SHU first.How UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)

Heat LevelNot set

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Further InformationEdit

A member of the C. chinense group. Ripens to red, habanero-type pods. Rates 80,000–250,000 SHU, which means very hot, not for the faint of heart.

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Last updated Sep 25, 2026

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