Serrano Gigante

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Serrano Gigante
Chile Serrano GiganteEdit
A-L-R-5-063
C. annuum
10,000 - 25,000
Hot (15,001–100,000 SHU)
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Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Rates 10,000–25,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. Originates from Mexico. Credited to Puebla/Hidalgo, Mexico.

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How hot is the Serrano Gigante?

The Serrano Gigante measures 10,000–25,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 3 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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