How hot is the Trinidad Scorpion Yellow CARDI?

The Trinidad Scorpion Yellow CARDI 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).

Trinidad Scorpion Yellow CARDI

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Yellow-fruited variant of the CARDI (Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute) Trinidad Scorpion accession. CARDI is the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute, which maintained this seed selection for research purposes.

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NameTrinidad Scorpion Yellow CARDI

Alternative Name(s)CARDI Yellow Scorpion; Scorpion Yellow CARDI; TS Yellow CARDI; Trinidad Scorpion Yellow Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute; Trinidad Scorpion Cardi Yellow; Scorpion Cardi Yellow; TS Cardi Yellow

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-H-Y-TA-8-011

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)500,000 - 1,200,000

Heat LevelSuperhot (500,001+ SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Yellow

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