How hot is the Pimiento Cristal?

The Pimiento Cristal measures 100 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a mild pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Pimiento Cristal

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This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to red, round/tomato/cherry/marbles pods.

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NamePimiento Cristal

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-T-R-1-002

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)100

Heat LevelMild (1–1,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Further InformationEdit

This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to red, round/tomato/cherry/marbles pods.

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