How hot is the Pimenta Doce?

The Pimenta Doce measures 800–1,500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Pimenta Doce

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A C. chinense variety. Ripens to red, round/tomato/cherry/marbles pods. Packs 30,000–80,000 SHU (hot, with a lingering burn). Associated with Brazil.

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NamePimenta Doce

Alternative Name(s)PI 441631; Pimenta de Doce; Pimenta Sweet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-R-SM-T-2-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)800 - 1,500

Heat LevelMedium (1,001–15,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormRound/tomato/cherry/marbles

RegionBrazil

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - Brazil

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. chinense variety. Ripens to red, round/tomato/cherry/marbles pods. Packs 30,000–80,000 SHU (hot, with a lingering burn). Associated with Brazil.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026