Peruvian Black

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Peruvian Black
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B-L-K-5-001
C. baccatum
8,000 - 25,000
Hot (15,001–100,000 SHU)
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A C. baccatum type. Ripens to black, long/tapered pods. Clocks in at 8,000–25,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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How hot is the Peruvian Black?

The Peruvian Black measures 8,000–25,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 3 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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