Piment Bec D'oiseau

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Piment Bec D'oiseau
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A-X-K-5-029
C. annuum
5,000 - 30,000
Hot (15,001–100,000 SHU)
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The Piment Bec D'oiseau is a hot chili of the species C. annuum, measuring 5,000–30,000 SHU — roughly 4× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. annuum, the most widely cultivated pepper species, spanning everything from sweet bell peppers to jalapeños, cayennes, and poblanos. Its pods ripen black, take a standard tapered form, measure 2–4 inches long, with thin flesh, and grow pendant on the plant. The plant grows to 24–30 inches tall. Its flowers are solid white/cream, its foliage is green leaves.

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How hot is the Piment Bec D'oiseau?

The Piment Bec D'oiseau measures 5,000–30,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 4 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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