How hot is the Rocoto Mini Brown?

The Rocoto Mini Brown 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 Mini Brown

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A member of the C. pubescens group. Ripens to brown/chocolate, apple/blunt bell pods, with matte/powdery. Packs 30,000–100,000 SHU (hot, with a lingering burn). 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 Mini Brown

Alternative Name(s)Locoto Mini Brown; Manzano Mini Brown

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)P-F-B-MT-6-005

SpeciesC. pubescens

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

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Brown/Chocolate

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