How hot is the Pimiento de Cheiro?

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

Pimiento de Cheiro

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A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to red, round/tomato/cherry/marbles pods.

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NamePimiento de Cheiro

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-R-SM-T-0-002RegisteredHow UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)100

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to red, round/tomato/cherry/marbles pods.

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Last updated Oct 6, 2026

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