SpeciesAPI · Chili Peppers API

Structured Chili Pepper Data, Built for Developers

Access machine-readable chili pepper data covering taxonomy, Scoville heat, origins, traits, cultivation characteristics, and more through a straightforward REST API.

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180+Published records
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Carolina Reaper
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Carolina Reaper

Capsicum chinense South Carolina, United States 1,641,183 SHU average

Bred in South Carolina by Ed Currie, the Carolina Reaper is an extreme superhot Capsicum chinense cultivar featuring a blistered red pod with a distinctive tail, reaching average pungency levels over 1.6 million Scoville Heat Units.

GET
https://www.speciesapi.com/wp-json/speciesapi/v1/demo/carolina-reaper
JSON Response
{
    "demo": true,
    "data": {
        "id": 115,
        "slug": "carolina-reaper",
        "name": "Carolina Reaper",
        "identity_taxonomy": {
            "scientific_name": "Capsicum chinense",
            "species": "Capsicum chinense",
            "cultivar": "Carolina Reaper",
            "family": "Solanaceae",
            "alternate_names": [
                "HP22B",
                "HP22B Selected"
            ]
        },
        "genetics_origin": {
            "country_of_origin": "United States",
            "region_of_origin": "South Carolina",
            "heritage": null,
            "hybrid_status": null
        },
        "heat": {
            "minimum_shu": null,
            "average_shu": 1641183,
            "maximum_shu": 2200000,
            "heat_class": "Superhot"
        },
        "pod_sensory_traits": {
            "flavor": [
                "Sweet",
                "Fruity"
            ],
            "aroma": [
                "Fruity",
                "Pungent",
                "Floral"
            ],
            "pod_shape": "Globular with a distinct narrow tail or stinger",
            "pod_surface": "Rugose, bumpy, and blistered",
            "orientation": null,
            "immature_color": [
                "Green"
            ],
            "mature_color": [
                "Red"
            ]
        },
        "plant_cultivation": {
            "growth_habit": "Erect branching shrub",
            "sun": "Full Sun"
        },
        "seed_traits": {
            "open_pollinated": null
        },
        "uses_suitability": {
            "culinary_uses": [
                "Hot sauces",
                "Chili powders",
                "Extracts"
            ],
            "preservation": [
                "Drying",
                "Fermentation",
                "Freezing"
            ]
        },
        "collections": [
            "superhot",
            "cooking"
        ],
        "source": {
            "url": "https://www.speciesapi.com/carolina-reaper/",
            "featured_image": "https://www.speciesapi.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Carolina-Reaper-speciesapi.jpg",
            "excerpt": "Bred in South Carolina by Ed Currie, the Carolina Reaper is an extreme superhot Capsicum chinense cultivar featuring a blistered red pod with a distinctive tail, reaching average pungency levels over 1.6 million Scoville Heat Units.",
            "modified_gmt": "2026-08-25T04:26:12+00:00"
        },
        "species": "Capsicum chinense",
        "minimum_shu": null,
        "maximum_shu": 2200000,
        "origin": "South Carolina, United States",
        "mature_color": "Red",
        "url": "https://www.speciesapi.com/carolina-reaper/",
        "featured_image": "https://www.speciesapi.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Carolina-Reaper-speciesapi.jpg",
        "excerpt": "Bred in South Carolina by Ed Currie, the Carolina Reaper is an extreme superhot Capsicum chinense cultivar featuring a blistered red pod with a distinctive tail, reaching average pungency levels over 1.6 million Scoville Heat Units.",
        "modified_gmt": "2026-08-25T04:26:12+00:00"
    },
    "upgrade": "https://www.speciesapi.com/api/chili-peppers/"
}
Demo access is intentionally limited. Subscribers receive the complete Chili Peppers dataset, search and filtering endpoints, and unlimited monthly requests subject to service safeguards.
Structured fields

Data designed for software, not scraping

SpeciesAPI converts the Chili Peppers collection into consistent, machine-readable records that developers can query directly.

Taxonomy

Scientific names, species, cultivar identity, and related classification fields where available.

Scoville Heat

Minimum and maximum SHU data, plus structured heat information for supported records.

Origin

Structured origin information and record-level provenance fields maintained in SpeciesAPI.

Pod Traits

Mature color and other structured phenotype fields exposed by the collection.

Search & Filters

Query the collection by search term, species, origin, color, collection, and SHU range.

Continuously Expanding

New published Chili Peppers records become available through the same API.

REST API

Simple endpoints. Predictable JSON.

Use standard HTTPS requests and authenticate paid endpoints with your private API key.

Collection
GET https://www.speciesapi.com/wp-json/speciesapi/v1/peppers
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
Single cultivar
GET https://www.speciesapi.com/wp-json/speciesapi/v1/peppers/carolina-reaper
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
Filter example
GET https://www.speciesapi.com/wp-json/speciesapi/v1/peppers?min_shu=1000000&per_page=20
cURL
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
"https://www.speciesapi.com/wp-json/speciesapi/v1/peppers/carolina-reaper"
Built on the SpeciesAPI collection

Human-readable records and machine-readable data

API responses are generated from the structured Chili Peppers records maintained in SpeciesAPI. Developers can inspect the corresponding public encyclopedia record and then work with its data programmatically.

✓ Real collection records
✓ Consistent REST endpoints
✓ Private API-key authentication
✓ PayPal subscription billing

See the source record

Compare the public Carolina Reaper encyclopedia page with the API's machine-readable representation.

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One plan

Chili Peppers Unlimited

One monthly subscription for complete Chili Peppers API access with no monthly request quota.

Chili Peppers API

Chili Peppers Unlimited

USD $50.00 / month
  • Unlimited API requests
  • Full Chili Peppers dataset access
  • Search and filtering endpoints
  • New Chili Peppers records included
  • Secure private API key
  • PayPal subscription billing
  • Cancel anytime
Unlimited means no monthly request quota. Reasonable technical safeguards may be applied to protect the service from abuse, automated attacks, or service disruption.
Quick start

Developer documentation

Quick start

Authenticate with an API key using the Authorization: Bearer header.

curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" "https://www.speciesapi.com/wp-json/speciesapi/v1/peppers?per_page=20"

Endpoints

GET https://www.speciesapi.com/wp-json/speciesapi/v1/peppers
GET https://www.speciesapi.com/wp-json/speciesapi/v1/peppers/{slug}
GET https://www.speciesapi.com/wp-json/speciesapi/v1/account

Filters

search, species, origin, color, collection, min_shu, max_shu, page, per_page, orderby, order.

Subscribers

Check your API access

Already subscribed? Use your private API key to check account status and API usage.

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Enter your Chili Peppers API key to view subscription status and current usage.

FAQ

Chili Peppers API questions

What is the Chili Peppers API?

It provides programmatic access to SpeciesAPI's structured Chili Peppers dataset through REST endpoints that return JSON.

How many records are available?

The API currently draws from 180 published Chili Peppers records, and the collection continues to expand.

Are API requests unlimited?

The Chili Peppers Unlimited plan has no monthly request quota. Reasonable technical safeguards remain in place to protect service availability and prevent abuse.

How do I authenticate?

Active subscribers receive a private API key. Send it using the Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY request header.

Do new pepper records require another subscription?

No. New records published to the Chili Peppers collection become available through the same API subscription.

Can I cancel?

Yes. Billing is handled through PayPal, and API access follows the status of the subscription.