How hot is the Rat Tail?

The Rat Tail 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).

Rat Tail

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Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to red, noodly pods, with tail. Heat sits around 5,000–30,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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NameRat Tail

Alternative Name(s)Rat's Tail

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-N-R-TA-5-001

SpeciesC. annuum

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

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Further InformationEdit

Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to red, noodly pods, with tail. Heat sits around 5,000–30,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention.

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