How hot is the Scarlet Lantern?

The Scarlet Lantern measures 50,000–250,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a very hot pepper — roughly 30 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Scarlet Lantern

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A C. chinense type. Ripens to red, wedge/lantern pods. Packs 50,000–250,000 SHU (very hot, not for the faint of heart).

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NameScarlet Lantern

Alternative Name(s)PI 315008; Red Lantern; Scarlet Lantern Chilli

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-R-SM-W-7-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)50,000 - 250,000

Heat LevelVery Hot (100,001–500,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormWedge

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. chinense type. Ripens to red, wedge/lantern pods. Packs 50,000–250,000 SHU (very hot, not for the faint of heart).

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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