How hot is Chocolate Bhutla on the Scoville scale?

Chocolate Bhutla typically measures 800,000-2,000,000 SHU (Extreme). Ranges shift with cultivar and growing conditions.

Is Chocolate Bhutla the same as Bhutla Pepper?

Bhutla Pepper, Chocolate Bhut Jolokia show up as common aliases depending on region. This pepper's alternate names mostly come from regional dialects.

What peppers are similar to Chocolate Bhutla?

Look at other peppers with comparable heat for reference.

What cuisine uses Chocolate Bhutla most?

Think of condiments, pickles, and marinades built around this pepper in its home region.

How to handle Chocolate Bhutla safely?

Use gloves, ventilation, and soap to remove capsaicin oils.

Chocolate Bhutla

Chocolate Bhutla - Scoville, Taste & Uses

Chocolate Bhutla typically measures 800,000-2,000,000 SHU (Extreme). Shows up across USA (hybrid) in condiments, pickles, and marinades. See sauces using Chocolate Bhutla

Also known as: Bhutla Pepper, Chocolate Bhut Jolokia

Chocolate BhutlaSauce Index | 1

Species

Chocolate Bhutla

Heat

800,000-2,000,000 SHUExtreme

Flavour

Balanced heat with bright fruit

Origin / Regions

USA (hybrid)

Colour / Shape

Ripens to glossy red

Pod size

45-70 mm pods

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Flavour & Aroma

Chocolate Bhutla is logged in the Republic of Heat Codex for its steady heat and dependable flavour curve.

Heat Profile

Scoville range

800,000-2,000,000 SHU

Heat label

extreme

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Botany & Growing Notes

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Give it warm temps, 14+ hours of light, and a 5L pot with well-draining soil.

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FAQ

: Chocolate Bhutla typically measures 800,000-2,000,000 SHU (Extreme). Ranges shift with cultivar and growing conditions.
: Balanced heat with bright fruit
: Bhutla Pepper, Chocolate Bhut Jolokia show up as common aliases depending on region. This pepper's alternate names mostly come from regional dialects.
: Look at other peppers with comparable heat for reference.
: Think of condiments, pickles, and marinades built around this pepper in its home region.
: Give it warm temps, 14+ hours of light, and a 5L pot with well-draining soil.
: Use gloves, ventilation, and soap to remove capsaicin oils.

Sources

Republic of Heat tasting lab field notes
Producer dossiers submitted through Directus
Open cultivar registries & academic pepper research

We cross-reference seed banks, peer-reviewed literature, and reputable producer data for SHU and origin claims.

Reviewed by Republic of Heat - last updated 2026-07-23