What is Scoville heat units (SHU)
The number of Scoville heat units (SHU) indicates the amount ofcapsaicin present. Capsaicin is a chemical compound that stimulates chemoreceptor nerve endings in the skin, especially the mucous membranes.
1,463,700 Trinidad Scorpion Butch T
855,000-1,041,427 Bhut Jolokia
800,000-1,000,000 Trinidad Scorpion Pepper
350,000-580,000 Red Savina Habanero, Guyana Wiri Wiri
100,000-350,000 Habanero Pepper
100,000-325,000 Scotch Bonnet
100,000-225,000 Guyana Bird’s Eye Pepper
100,000-200,000 Jamaican Hot Pepper
100,000-125,000 Carolina Cayenne Pepper
95,000-110,000 Bahamian Pepper
85,000-115,000 Tabiche Pepper
50,000-100,000 Chiltepin Pepper
50,000-100,000 Thai Pepper
40,000-58,000 Pequin Pepper
40,000-50,000 Santaka Pepper
40,000-50,000 Super Chili Pepper
30,000-50,000 Cayenne Pepper
30,000-50,000 Tabasco Pepper
15,000-30,000 De Arbol Pepper
12,000-30,000 Manzano Pepper
5,000-23,000 Serrano Pepper
5,000-10,000 Chipotle Pepper
5,000-10,000 Hot Wax Pepper
2,500-8,000 Jalapeno Pepper
2,500-5,000 Guajillo Pepper
1,500-2,500 Rocotilla Pepper
1,000-2,000 Ancho Pepper
1,000-2,000 Poblano Pepper
1,000-2,000 Pasilla Pepper
700-1000 Coronado Pepper
500-2,500 Anaheim Pepper
500-1,000 New Mexico Pepper
500-700 Santa Fe Grande Pepper
100-500 Pimento Pepper
100-500 Pepperoncini Pepper