How hot is the Rocoto Arequipa?

The Rocoto Arequipa measures 30,000–100,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 13 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Rocoto Arequipa

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NameRocoto Arequipa

Alternative Name(s)Rocoto Arequipa Giant; Locoto Arequipa Giant; Manzano Arequipa Giant

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)P-R-MT-F-6-018RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. pubescens

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)30,000 - 100,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormApple/blunt bell

RegionPeru / Bolivia

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - Andes (Peru/Bolivia)

Immature Color(s)Not set

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Giant-podded form.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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