How hot is the Peruvian Pointer?

The Peruvian Pointer 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).

Peruvian Pointer

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A C. baccatum variety. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Rates 8,000–25,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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NamePeruvian Pointer

Alternative Name(s)PI 215741

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)B-L-R-5-140

SpeciesC. baccatum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)8,000 - 25,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Further InformationEdit

A C. baccatum variety. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Rates 8,000–25,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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