Raj's Wiri Wiri

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Raj's Wiri Wiri
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F-P-R-7-002
C. frutescens
100,000 - 350,000
Very Hot (100,001–500,000 SHU)
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The Raj's Wiri Wiri is a very hot chili of the species C. frutescens, measuring 100,000–350,000 SHU — roughly 45× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. frutescens, the species of Tabasco and many bird’s-eye chilies, bearing small, pungent pods that typically point upward. Its pods ripen red, take a pequin/small bullet form, measure < 0.5 inches long, with thin flesh, and grow upright on the plant. The plant grows to 36–42 inches tall. Its flowers are solid white/cream, its foliage is green leaves.

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How hot is the Raj's Wiri Wiri?

The Raj's Wiri Wiri measures 100,000–350,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a very hot pepper — roughly 45 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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