It depends. If we’re talking about the Tabasco peppers themselves, they are at 30,000 - 50,000 SHU. However, we’re talking about the Tabasco brand of hot sauces; the flagship Red Pepper Sauce is at 2,500 - 5,000 SHU. This sauce offers a flavorful kick without overwhelming heat. However, Tabasco has a Scorpion Sauce with up to 33,000 SHU.