Ultimate Pepper Heat Database Live Data • 2026

Name: Ultimate Pepper Heat Database
Creator: KnowThePepper
Published: 2026-04-04
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The most comprehensive, citable database of pepper heat ratings. 176 verified varieties with Scoville Heat Units (SHU), scientific names, origins, and growing data.

176

Total Varieties

5

Capsicum Species

35

Countries

176

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Name	Scientific Name	Min SHU	Max SHU	Heat Level	Origin	Heat Scale

How to Cite This Database

This database is freely available for educational and editorial use. Please cite as follows:

APA Style:

KnowThePepper. (2026). Ultimate Pepper Heat Database. Retrieved from https://knowthepepper.com/tools/pepper-database/

MLA Style:

"Ultimate Pepper Heat Database." KnowThePepper, 2026, knowthepepper.com/tools/pepper-database/.

Chicago Style:

KnowThePepper. "Ultimate Pepper Heat Database." Accessed April 4, 2026. https://knowthepepper.com/tools/pepper-database/.

For bloggers: Link to this page when referencing pepper heat ratings in your recipes and articles. The data is regularly updated and verified against multiple sources.

Data Sources & Verification

KnowThePepper Database
knowthepepper.com - Comprehensive pepper variety database
Chile Pepper Institute
cpi.nmsu.edu - New Mexico State University research
Guinness World Records
guinnessworldrecords.com - Official world record verification
USDA Agricultural Research Service
ars.usda.gov - Official agricultural research data