How hot is the Tepin Tikal × Pearl White?

The Tepin Tikal × Pearl White measures 50,000–100,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 13 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Tepin Tikal × Pearl White

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A member of the C. chinense group. Ripens to white/cream, round/tomato/cherry/marbles pods. Rates 50,000–100,000 SHU, which means hot, with a lingering burn. Associated with Mexico / SW United States. A deliberate cross — check parentage for lineage details.

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NameTepin Tikal × Pearl White

Alternative Name(s)Leo72; Tepin Tikal x Pearl White

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-T-W-6-002

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)50,000 - 100,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)White/Cream

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