How hot is the Pink UFO?

The Pink UFO measures 5,000–30,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 4 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Pink UFO

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A C. annuum type. Ripens to pink, ufo/flattened bell pods. Heat sits around 5,000–30,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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NamePink UFO

Alternative Name(s)Pink Unidentified Flying Object; UFO Pink; Unidentified Flying Object Pink

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-Z-SM-M-5-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)5,000 - 30,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Pink

Pod FormMushroom/bonnet/UFO

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. annuum type. Ripens to pink, ufo/flattened bell pods. Heat sits around 5,000–30,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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