# Puya

Also known as Chile Pulla, Chile Puya, Jinta Chile, Pulla, Puya Chile.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Puya is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Central Mexico, Mexico. Capsi’s sourced range is 1,953–87,440 SHU (Lab-verified; typical 61,526). Flavor is fruity, berry-like, licorice, sweet, earthy. Used for Mexican moles and sauces, pozole and menudo soups, marinades for meats, salsas and relishes, stews and adobos. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 2.5 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).

## Heat sources

- 61,526 SHU · Lab-verified
  Alberto González-Zamora, Erick Sierra-Campos, J. Guadalupe Luna-Ortega, Rebeca Pérez-Morales, Juan Carlos Rodríguez Ortiz, José L. García-Hernández (2013) Molecules · HPLC
  DOI: 10.3390/molecules181113471
  https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules181113471

- 87,440 SHU · Lab-verified
  Alberto González-Zamora, Erick Sierra-Campos, J. Guadalupe Luna-Ortega, Rebeca Pérez-Morales, Juan Carlos Rodríguez Ortiz, José L. García-Hernández (2013) Molecules · HPLC
  DOI: 10.3390/molecules181113471
  https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules181113471

- 1,953 SHU · Lab-verified
  L. Orellana-Escobedo, L.E. Garcia-Amezquita, G.I. Olivas, J.J. Ornelas-Paz, D.R. Sepulveda (2013) CyTA - Journal of Food · HPLC
  DOI: 10.1080/19476337.2012.716082
  https://doi.org/10.1080/19476337.2012.716082

- 5,000–8,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Puya Pepper Guide: Heat, Flavor, Uses (and matching seed-seller listings)
  https://pepperscale.com/puya-pepper/

## Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

## Page sources

- [https://pepperscale.com/puya-pepper/](https://pepperscale.com/puya-pepper/)
- [https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/medium-heat-chili-peppers/puya-chili-peppers/](https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/medium-heat-chili-peppers/puya-chili-peppers/)
- [https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Dried_Pulla_Chile_Peppers_262.php](https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Dried_Pulla_Chile_Peppers_262.php)
- [https://growhotpeppers.com/chile-puya/](https://growhotpeppers.com/chile-puya/)
- [https://www.hrseeds.com/product-page/puya-chile-pepper](https://www.hrseeds.com/product-page/puya-chile-pepper)
- [https://www.seriouseats.com/guide-to-mexican-chiles-8756281](https://www.seriouseats.com/guide-to-mexican-chiles-8756281)
- [https://spicesinc.com/blogs/what-are-puya-chiles](https://spicesinc.com/blogs/what-are-puya-chiles)
- [https://www.tasteatlas.com/puya-chile](https://www.tasteatlas.com/puya-chile)

## FAQ
### How hot is Puya?

Capsi’s sourced range is 1,953–87,440 SHU (Lab-verified; typical 61,526). 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 Puya taste like?

Bright and fruity with berry and subtle licorice undertones; the flavor is sweet-tangy and aromatic with a sharp, clean heat that enhances rather than masks other ingredients.

### How do I grow Puya?

Puya: about 85 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Puya?

Guajillo (milder substitute), de Árbol (hotter substitute)

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/puya
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data