Banana Pepper
The Banana Pepper is one of the mildest peppers you’ll find, ranging from 0 to 500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). Named for its yellow color and curved shape, it has a sweet, tangy, slightly fruity flavor with almost no heat at all.
Banana Pepper Scoville Rating
- Range: 0 – 500 SHU
- vs. Jalapeño: ~10–16x milder
- vs. Bell Pepper: Similar heat level
What Does a Banana Pepper Taste Like?
Sweet, tangy, and slightly fruity with virtually no burn. Banana Peppers are most commonly found pickled on sandwiches and pizzas. Their mild flavor makes them a gateway pepper for people new to hot sauce culture.
Ready to Turn Up the Heat?
If Banana Pepper is your starting point, we’ve got sauces for every step of the heat ladder — from mild everyday hot sauces to extreme extracts that top 16 million SHU.
- Jalapeño Hot Sauce — Your first real step into hot sauce
- Blueberry Bomb — Sweet fruity heat, great for mild pepper fans
- Pineapple Bomb — Tropical sweetness with a gentle kick
- Best Sellers Gift Set — Perfect sampler to find your heat level
See our full Heat Scale | Compare to Poblano | Step up to Jalapeño