A ghost pepper (Bhut Jolokia) typically measures between about 855,000 and 1,041,427 Scoville Heat Units (SHU).

Quick Scoop

  • Typical range: 855,000–1,041,427 SHU.
  • Many sources round this to “around 1 million Scoville units.”
  • This makes ghost peppers roughly 100–400 times hotter than a jalapeño, depending on the jalapeño’s heat.

Use extreme caution when handling or eating ghost peppers; gloves and small amounts in food are strongly recommended.

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