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Fatalii: The Complete Guide (125K–400K SHU)

125K–400K SHU · citrusy and fruity · Central Africa

80x hotter than a jalapeño

Quick Facts Heat & Flavor Best Substitutes Related Peppers Sources & References

Quick Facts

Scoville Heat Units
125,000 – 400,000 SHU
Extra-Hot
50×
vs Jalapeño
Species
C. chinense
Hottest species
Origin
Central Africa
Where it was first cultivated
Flavor Profile
citrusy and fruity
Primary taste notes
Heat Category
Extra-Hot
100K–1M SHU

Heat & Flavor Profile

The Fatalii registers 125K–400K Scoville Heat Units (SHU), placing it in the Extra-Hot tier (100K–1M SHU). That makes it roughly 80x hotter than a jalapeño.

Heat Position on the Scoville Scale
0 SHU 3,200,000+ SHU

Flavor notes: citrusy and fruity.

citrusy fruity C. chinense

Substitutes for Fatalii

Closest match: Habanero. These peppers share a similar heat range or flavor profile and work well as substitutes in most recipes.

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Habanero
100K–350K SHU · Mexico · fruity and citrusy
Extra-Hot
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Scotch Bonnet
100K–350K SHU · Caribbean · fruity and tropical
Extra-Hot
3
Bird's Eye Chili
50K–100K SHU · Thailand · peppery and bright
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Sources & References

Data from USDA FoodData Central, the Chile Pepper Institute at NMSU, and USDA Agricultural Research Service. Species classification: C. chinense — based on published botanical taxonomy.

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