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Do you feel that cayenne pepper is the hottest chili? The answer is no. detikkers should know that there are some of the hottest chilies in the world, you know.
What is the list of the hottest chilies in the world? Take a peek at the list summarized by detikBali from various sources below, Thursday (1/8/2024).
List of the Hottest Chilies in the World
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1. Pepper X: 2,693,000 SHU
 The hottest chili in the world, Pepper X Photo: BBC |
Pepper X has a spiciness level of 2,693,000SHU. The level of spiciness of this Scoville far exceeds that of the Carolina Reaper which has a degree of spiciness of 1.64 million SHU.
Pepper X was grown by Ed Currie, founder of the Puckerbutt Pepper Company from America. Previously, he also created and held the record for the hottest chili, the Carolina Reaper.
2. Carolina Reaper Chili: 1,641,183 SHU
 Carolina Reaper / the hottest chili in the world Photo: Doc. SWNS |
The Carolina Reaper is the hottest chili in the world with an average Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) value of 1,641,183. This record was confirmed by Guinness World Records in 2017, based on tests conducted at Winthrop University, South Carolina.
Until now, the Carolina Reaper still holds the record as the hottest chili in the world. This chili was cultivated by farmer Ed Currie in America.
Due to its extreme level of spiciness, workers handling the Carolina Reaper must wear two layers of gloves to protect themselves from the chili oil which can ‘eat’ the latex.
3. Trinidad Scorpion Butch Chili T: 1,463,700 SHU
 Trinidad Scorpion Butch T Chili Peppers (Wikipedia) |
The second hottest chili in the world is the Trinidad Scorpion Butch T. This chili held the first position in March 2011, before being finally beaten by the Carolina Reaper. Grown in Australia, the strength of the spicy flavor of Trinidad Scorpion Butch T is likely influenced by the use of ‘fluid runoff from worm farms’ as fertilizer.
This fertilizer, known as ‘worm juice’, contains nutrients, plant growth hormones, as well as chitin from dead insects, which helps stimulate the plant’s natural defense system.
4. Naga Viper Chili: 1,382,118 SHU
 Viper Dragon Chili. (Wikipedia) |
Next in the list of the hottest chilies in the world is the Naga Viper which has an average value of 1,382,118. This chili grown in England was also the hottest chili in the world in 2011.
5. Trinidad Moruga Scorpion Chili: 1,207,764 SHU
 Trinidad Moruga Scorpion Chili Peppers. (Wikipedia) |
The Trinidad Moruga Scorpion chili pepper, grown in Trinidad and Tobago, has an average SHU rating of 1.2 million. The spiciness of this chili is so extreme that the burning sensation in the mouth and throat can last for at least 8 minutes.
6. Infinity Chili: 1,176,182 SHU
 Chili Infinity chili. (Wikipedia) Photo: Chili Infinity chili. (Wikipedia) |
This chili, which has an average value of 1,176,182, is grown and cultivated in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England.
That’s the information about what capsaicin is, which is a spicy compound in chili peppers, complete with its health benefits, along with a list of the hottest chili peppers in the world. Hopefully the information above helps!
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