How hot is the Sugar Rush Amarillo?

The Sugar Rush Amarillo measures 15,000–30,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 4 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Sugar Rush Amarillo

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A C. baccatum variety. Ripens to yellow, long/tapered pods. Rates 15,000–30,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. Originates from Wales, UK (bred). Bred by Chris Fowler (WelshChilli, Wales).

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NameSugar Rush Amarillo

Alternative Name(s)SR Amarillo; Sugar Rush Yellow; Sugar Rush; Amarillo

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)B-L-Y-5-021

SpeciesC. baccatum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)15,000 - 30,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Yellow

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