How hot is the Peruvian White Lightning Habanero?

The Peruvian White Lightning Habanero measures 100,000–350,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a very hot pepper — roughly 45 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Peruvian White Lightning Habanero

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A C. chinense type. Ripens to white/cream, habanero-type pods. Packs 100,000–350,000 SHU (very hot, not for the faint of heart). Habanero-type pepper with the characteristic lantern shape and fruity aroma of its species.

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NamePeruvian White Lightning Habanero

Alternative Name(s)Hab Peruvian White Lightning; Habañero Peruvian White Lightning; Peruvian White Lightning; Peruvian White Lightning Habañero; Habanero Peruvian White Lightning

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-H-W-7-012

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)100,000 - 350,000

Heat LevelVery Hot (100,001–500,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)White/Cream

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