How hot is the Rocoto Gigante de Los Incas?

The Rocoto Gigante de Los Incas 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 Gigante de Los Incas

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Classified as C. pubescens. Ripens to red, apple/blunt bell pods, with matte/powdery. Heat sits around 30,000–100,000 SHU — hot, with a lingering burn. Associated with 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 Gigante de Los Incas

Alternative Name(s)Locoto Gigante de Los Incas; Manzano Gigante de Los Incas

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)P-F-R-MT-6-030

SpeciesC. pubescens

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

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

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