How hot is the Rocoto de La Selva Lima Amarillo?

The Rocoto de La Selva Lima Amarillo 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 de La Selva Lima Amarillo

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This C. pubescens cultivar. Ripens to yellow, apple/blunt bell pods, with matte/powdery. Clocks in at 30,000–100,000 SHU — hot, with a lingering burn. Originates from Andes (Peru/Bolivia). Parentage: Ancient domesticate. Part of the Rocoto/Manzano/Locoto family, the cold-hardy Andean pepper with ancient roots.

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NameRocoto de La Selva Lima Amarillo

Alternative Name(s)Locoto de La Selva Lima Amarillo; Manzano de La Selva Lima Amarillo; Rocoto de La Selva Lima Yellow

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)P-F-Y-MT-6-031

SpeciesC. pubescens

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

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Yellow

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