How hot is the Tabasco Specialty Cross?

The Tabasco Specialty Cross 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).

Tabasco Specialty Cross

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A member of the C. frutescens group. Ripens to red, pequin/small bullet pods. Rates 30,000–50,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. Associated with Louisiana, USA.

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NameTabasco Specialty Cross

Alternative Name(s)None yet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)F-P-R-5-097

SpeciesC. frutescens

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

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Further InformationEdit

A member of the C. frutescens group. Ripens to red, pequin/small bullet pods. Rates 30,000–50,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. Associated with Louisiana, USA.

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