How hot is the Pimenta Do Rio Branco?

The Pimenta Do Rio Branco measures 30,000–80,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 10 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Pimenta Do Rio Branco

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A C. chinense type. Ripens to white/cream, round/tomato/cherry/marbles pods. Clocks in at 30,000–80,000 SHU — hot, with a lingering burn. Roots trace to Brazil.

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NamePimenta Do Rio Branco

Alternative Name(s)Pimenta de Do Rio Branco; Pimenta Do Rio White

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-W-SM-T-6-002RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)30,000 - 80,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)White/Cream

Pod FormRound/tomato/cherry/marbles

RegionBrazil

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - Brazil

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. chinense type. Ripens to white/cream, round/tomato/cherry/marbles pods. Clocks in at 30,000–80,000 SHU — hot, with a lingering burn. Roots trace to Brazil.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026