How hot is the Sweet Orange?

The Sweet Orange measures about 100 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a mild pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Sweet Orange

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A C. annuum variety. Ripens to orange, standard tapered pods.

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NameSweet Orange

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-O-SM-J-0-003RegisteredHow UPN works

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)~100

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Orange

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

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A C. annuum variety. Ripens to orange, standard tapered pods.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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