Cherry Bomb chillies are small, round, medium-hot peppers known for their bright red color, fruity flavour, and compact size, suitable for fresh eating, pickling, and cooking. Cherry Bomb chillies are classified as medium-hot, with a Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) range of roughly 10,000–30,000 SHU, simialr in heat to a cayenne pepper. This provides a noticeable but manageable spiciness suitable for most culinary applications.