Very hot heat
Madame Jeanette
41× hotter than a jalapeño
125–325K SHU
Heat data: Verified · PepperScale
The Madame Jeanette is a Capsicum chinense variety originating in Suriname, where it remains a staple hot pepper brought to the Netherlands through Surinamese immigration. The bright-yellow to pale-orange pods are irregularly shaped, resembling a small pendant, and carry a distinctively fruity aroma with hints of mango and tropical fruit alongside intense heat. It is a foundational ingredient in traditional Surinamese cuisine and is commonly used in sambal, rice dishes, and stewed meats.
- Days to maturity
- 75 days
- Plant height
- 60–80 cm (2–2.6 ft)
- Best use
- Surinamese and Dutch-Caribbean cooking
- Species
- Capsicum chinense
- Origin
- Suriname
How Madame Jeanette compares
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