Trinidad Moruga Scorpion: The Complete Guide (1.2M–2M SHU)
1.2M–2M SHU · fruity and floral · Trinidad
402x hotter than a jalapeño
Quick Facts
Heat & Flavor Profile
The Trinidad Moruga Scorpion registers 1.2M–2M Scoville Heat Units (SHU), placing it in the Super-Hot tier (1M+ SHU). That makes it roughly 402x hotter than a jalapeño.
Flavor notes: fruity and floral.
Substitutes for Trinidad Moruga Scorpion
Closest match: 7 Pot Douglah. 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.