Fatalii: The Complete Guide (125K–400K SHU)
125K–400K SHU · citrusy and fruity · Central Africa
80x hotter than a jalapeño
Quick Facts
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.
Flavor notes: citrusy and fruity.
Substitutes for Fatalii
Closest match: Habanero. These peppers share a similar heat range or flavor profile and work well as substitutes in most recipes.
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.