How hot is the Swiss Chocolate?

The Swiss Chocolate measures 2,000–10,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper.

Swiss Chocolate

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Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to brown/chocolate, standard tapered pods. Rates 2,000–10,000 SHU, which means moderate heat with a noticeable bite.

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NameSwiss Chocolate

Alternative Name(s)Swiss Brown

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-B-SM-J-4-006RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)2,000 - 10,000

Heat LevelMedium (1,001–15,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Brown/Chocolate

Pod FormStandard tapered

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to brown/chocolate, standard tapered pods. Rates 2,000–10,000 SHU, which means moderate heat with a noticeable bite.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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