Did you know? The world’s hottest chili pepper is the Carolina Reaper…
The Carolina Reaper is a chili pepper known for being the world’s hottest chili pepper. It was created in South Carolina, USA by Ed Currie, a chili pepper farmer and amateur plant breeder.
The Carolina Reaper has an average Scoville rating of 1.57 million, more than twice as hot as the previous record holder, the Trinidad Scorpion. Its unique shape has a red, bumpy exterior and a pointed, scrunched-up tail.
The heat of the Carolina Reaper comes from the compound capsaicin, which is found in high concentrations in the pepper’s seeds and placenta. When consumed, the heat can cause intense pain, sweating, and even vomiting in some people.
Despite its extreme heat, the Carolina Reaper has gained popularity among chili pepper enthusiasts and is sometimes used in small amounts as a flavoring in sauces, marinades, and other dishes. However, it should be used cautiously, and gloves should be worn when handling the peppers to avoid skin irritation or burns.
