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Dorset Naga vs Naga Morich

Dorset Naga is hotter, at about 1,032,310 SHU against 1,000,000 SHU for Naga Morich: about 1× as hot, using typical values. Across the measured ranges the gap runs from 0.4× to 2×.

Data checked October 20, 2026 · How we rank and verify

1,032,310 SHUDorset Naga
1,000,000 SHUNaga Morich
1×Heat ratio
Dorset NagaHotter
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Dorset Naga and Naga Morich on the Scoville scale. Each dot is a pepper in our dataset, on a log scale.

Side by side

Dorset NagaNaga Morich
Typical heat1,032,310 SHU1,000,000 SHU
Measured range661,451–1,598,227 SHU800,000–1,500,000 SHU
StatusBreeder claimBreeder claim
SpeciesCapsicum chinenseCapsicum chinense
OriginDorset, England (from Bangladeshi Naga Morich)Bangladesh (Sylhet) and Northeast India
FlavourFruity aromaIntensely fruity, almost floral
Coloursredred, orange

The Scoville maths

The Scoville scale is linear: a pepper at 2,000,000 SHU has twice the capsaicinoids of one at 1,000,000 SHU. So the ratio is a simple division, 1,032,310 ÷ 1,000,000 ≈ 1×. Real pods vary, so the gap between any two fruits can be smaller or larger (0.4× to 2× across the measured ranges).

In between

1 pepper sits between Naga Morich and Dorset Naga by typical heat.

About each pepper

Dorset Naga: Selected from about 2001 by Joy and Michael Michaud (Peppers by Post / Sea Spring Seeds) from a Naga Morich plant bought at an Asian food shop in southern England.

Naga Morich: 'Morich' is a word for chilli in Bengali and related languages.

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Questions

Which is hotter, Dorset Naga or Naga Morich?

Dorset Naga. It averages about 1,032,310 SHU against 1,000,000 SHU for Naga Morich, about 1× as hot.

How many times hotter is Dorset Naga than Naga Morich?

About 1× using typical values (1,032,310 ÷ 1,000,000). Comparing the extremes of each measured range gives anywhere from 0.4× to 2×.

How hot is Dorset Naga?

Dorset Naga: 661,451–1,598,227 SHU, breeder claim.

How hot is Naga Morich?

Naga Morich: 800,000–1,500,000 SHU, breeder claim.

Are Dorset Naga and Naga Morich the same species?

Yes, both are Capsicum chinense.

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Sources

  1. Sarpras et al., PLoS One 11(12):e0167791 (2016): Naga Morich: Naga morich as a Nagaland name for the Bhut Jolokia group

Full source lists are on each pepper's page.