How hot is the Pimenta Puma?

The Pimenta Puma 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 Puma

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Classified as C. chinense. Ripens to red, round/tomato/cherry/marbles pods. Heat sits around 30,000–80,000 SHU — hot, with a lingering burn. Originates from Brazil.

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NamePimenta Puma

Alternative Name(s)Pimenta de Puma

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-T-R-6-025

SpeciesC. chinense

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

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Further InformationEdit

Classified as C. chinense. Ripens to red, round/tomato/cherry/marbles pods. Heat sits around 30,000–80,000 SHU — hot, with a lingering burn. Originates from Brazil.

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