Tabasco Hot

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A C. frutescens variety. Ripens to red, pequin/small bullet pods. Rates 30,000–50,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. Originates from Louisiana, USA. Developed by

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NameTabasco Hot

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)F-R-SM-P-5-094RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. frutescens

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)30,000 - 50,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormPequin/small bullet

RegionUSA

Discoverer/BreederMcIlhenny Co. / Avery Island, LA

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. frutescens variety. Ripens to red, pequin/small bullet pods. Rates 30,000–50,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. Originates from Louisiana, USA. Developed by

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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How hot is the Tabasco Hot?

The Tabasco Hot measures 30,000–50,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 6 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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