# Brazilian Moruga

Species: Capsicum chinense.

Brazilian Moruga is a Capsicum chinense cultivar from United States. Capsi’s sourced range is 1,000,000–2,000,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is fruity. Used for Extreme hot sauces, powders, and small-dose seasoning. Fruity notes can pair with fruit-based or fermented sauces when used sparingly.. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 60 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).

## Heat sources

- 2,000,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Brazilian Moruga Pepper Seeds – Pepper Joe’s
  https://pepperjoe.com/products/brazilian-moruga

- 1,000,000–1,500,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Brazilian Moruga Red Pepper Seeds – Atlantic Pepper Seeds
  http://pepperseeds.ca/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=2735

## Heritage

Nothing reputable documents a pedigree for this pepper.

## Page sources

- [Pepper Joe’s product page with heat, origin, species, and growing claims.](https://pepperjoe.com/products/brazilian-moruga)
- [Atlantic Pepper Seeds listing for Brazilian Moruga Red with heat range and appearance notes.](http://pepperseeds.ca/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=2735)
- [Reseller page repeating the Pepper Joe’s description of Butch T creation and fruity heat.](https://thepepperpantry.com/products/brazilian-moruga-pepper-seeds)
- [Texas Hot Peppers product listing for Brazilian Moruga Red (image of wrinkled red pods).](https://texashotpeppers.net/products/brazilian-moruga-red)

## FAQ
### How hot is Brazilian Moruga?

Capsi’s sourced range is 1,000,000–2,000,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does Brazilian Moruga taste like?

Strong fruity flavor with a long-lasting burn.

### How do I grow Brazilian Moruga?

Brazilian Moruga: about 120 days to maturity, tropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Brazilian Moruga?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/brazilian-moruga
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data