SuperhotC. chinenseSuriname
Madame Jeanette
Surinam Yellow · Surinam Red · Madame Jeannette
325,000Scoville Heat Units
Heat context
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Botanical data
Heat (SHU)325,000
SpeciesC. chinense
OriginSuriname
Days to mature90
Plant height60–120 cm
Wall thicknessThin
Ripe colourreddish-yellow
YieldHeavy
Growth habitCompact
Germination7-21
FoliageGreen
Unripe colourgreen
About this variety
A beloved Surinamese pepper with irregular, wrinkled bell-shaped fruits that ripen to vibrant reddish-yellow. Named after a famous Surinamese woman, this chinense variety delivers intense heat paired with exceptional tropical fruit flavors. It is a cornerstone of Surinamese cuisine and highly regarded for both its culinary versatility and prolific production.
Flavour profile
fruitytropicalmangopineapplecitrusfloral
Culinary scores
Sauce
9/10
Drying
6/10
Pickling
7/10
Culinary uses
Essential in Surinamese cuisine for sauces, marinades, curries, and condiments. Excellent in hot sauces, fresh salsas, and Caribbean-style dishes. Used both fresh and cooked to add heat and fruity complexity to rice dishes, stews, and grilled meats.
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Quick reference
Heat325,000 SHU
SpeciesC. chinense
OriginSuriname
Days to ripe90
Ripe colourreddish-yellow
Best forSauce, Pickling
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