Viper × Purple Bhut

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A C. chinense variety. Ripens to purple, habanero-type pods, with warty/bumpy. Packs 600,000–1,041,427 SHU (extremely hot, in superhot territory). Associated with India / Bangladesh. A deliberate cross — check parentage for lineage details.

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NameViper × Purple Bhut

Alternative Name(s)Viper x Purple Bhut

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-P-WT-H-9-006ProvisionalHow UPN works

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)600,000 - 1,041,427

Heat LevelSuperhot (500,001+ SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Purple

Pod FormHabanero-type

RegionIndia / Bangladesh

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - India/Bangladesh

Immature Color(s)Purple

Further InformationEdit

A C. chinense variety. Ripens to purple, habanero-type pods, with warty/bumpy. Packs 600,000–1,041,427 SHU (extremely hot, in superhot territory). Associated with India / Bangladesh. A deliberate cross — check parentage for lineage details.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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How hot is the Viper × Purple Bhut?

The Viper × Purple Bhut measures 600,000–1,041,427 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a superhot pepper — roughly 130 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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