How hot is the Scarlet Lantern Peru?

The Scarlet Lantern Peru measures 50,000–100,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 13 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Scarlet Lantern Peru

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A C. baccatum type. Ripens to red, wedge/lantern pods. Clocks in at 50,000–100,000 SHU — hot.

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NameScarlet Lantern Peru

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)B-R-SM-W-6-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. baccatum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)50,000 - 100,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormWedge

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. baccatum type. Ripens to red, wedge/lantern pods. Clocks in at 50,000–100,000 SHU — hot.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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