How hot is the Pimento Tangerine?

The Pimento Tangerine measures about 500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a mild pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Pimento Tangerine

Entry Completeness90%

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This C. chinense cultivar. Ripens to orange, habanero-type pods.

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NamePimento Tangerine

Alternative Name(s)Pimiento Tangerine

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-O-SM-H-0-002RegisteredHow UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)~500

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Orange

Pod FormHabanero-type

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

This C. chinense cultivar. Ripens to orange, habanero-type pods.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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