Ultimate Pepper Heat Database Live Data • 2026

The most comprehensive, citable database of pepper heat ratings. 219 live pepper profiles with Scoville Heat Units (SHU), species, origin, flavor notes, and canonical profile links.

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

                    
                    
                        
                    
                

            

        

    


    
    

        

            
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                 Data Sources & Verification
            

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