Trinidad Scorpion Black

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Trinidad Scorpion Black
Scorpion Black; TS BlackEdit
C-H-K-TA-8-001
C. chinense
500,000 - 1,200,000
Superhot (500,001+ SHU)
BlackEdit
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A C. chinense variety. Ripens to black, habanero-type pods, with tail. Heat sits around 500,000–1,200,000 SHU — extremely hot, in superhot territory. Roots trace to Trinidad & Tobago. Trinidad Scorpion types are recognized by their characteristic pointed tail, extreme wrinkling, and brutal heat.

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How hot is the Trinidad Scorpion Black?

The Trinidad Scorpion Black measures 500,000–1,200,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a superhot pepper — roughly 150 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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