How hot is the Purple Death?

The Purple Death 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).

Purple Death

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This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to purple, standard tapered pods. Rates 5,000–30,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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NamePurple Death

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-X-P-5-016

SpeciesC. annuum

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

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Purple

Further InformationEdit

This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to purple, standard tapered pods. Rates 5,000–30,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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