How hot is the Tangerine Hot Bell?

The Tangerine Hot Bell measures 500–2,500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Tangerine Hot Bell

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A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to orange, bell pods. A sweet pepper (0 SHU) — the result of a recessive gene that blocks capsaicin production.

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NameTangerine Hot Bell

Alternative Name(s)PI 224448

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)A-O-SM-B-2-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. annuum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)500 - 2,500

Heat LevelMedium (1,001–15,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Orange

Pod FormBell

RegionNot set

Discoverer/BreederNot set

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A member of the C. annuum group. Ripens to orange, bell pods. A sweet pepper (0 SHU) — the result of a recessive gene that blocks capsaicin production.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026