Pimenta de Padrón

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Pimenta de Padrón
Pimenta de Padron; Pimientos de Padrón; Pimientos del padròEdit
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C. annuum
500 - 2,500
RedEdit
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Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to red, standard tapered pods. Clocks in at 500–2,500 SHU — mild heat that most people can handle easily. Associated with Brazil. Developed by Padrón, Galicia, Spain.

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

How hot is the Pimenta de Padrón?

The Pimenta de Padrón measures 500–2,500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

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