Jalapeño peppers have a Scoville heat rating ranging from about 2,500 to 8,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). This means their heat level is considered moderate- hotter than mild peppers like the Anaheim but much milder than very hot peppers like habaneros or ghost peppers
. The variation in heat depends on factors such as the specific type of jalapeño, growing conditions, and maturity of the pepper.
