Extreme heat
Chocolate Habanero
72× hotter than a jalapeño
425–577K SHU
Heat data: Verified · PepperScale
The Chocolate Habanero gets its name from the rich dark-brown color its pods develop at full maturity, distinguishing it from the more common orange habanero. Its flavor is notably deeper and smokier, with an earthy sweetness and raisin-like character beneath the intense heat. It is a cornerstone ingredient in Jamaican jerk seasonings and Caribbean hot sauces, where its fruity complexity adds more dimension than standard orange habaneros.
- Days to maturity
- 90–110 days
- Plant height
- 60–120 cm (2–4 ft)
- Best use
- Hot sauces, Caribbean cuisine, BBQ
- Species
- Capsicum chinense
- Origin
- Caribbean (Jamaica and West Indies)
How Chocolate Habanero compares
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