Carolina Reaper

Carolina Reaper is a Guinness world record holder since 2017 with a staggering 1800000 SHU. It s a crossbreed between Naga Morich and Habanero Red. The shape of its tail resembles the scorpion that is getting ready to attack its prey, hence the name reaper.

Carolina Reaper (Capsicum chinense)

Although extremely hot, it has a fruity taste and aroma reminiscent of cinnamon, chocolate and cherries.

  • Origin: U.S.A. (South Carolina)
  • Scoville scale: 1800000 SHU
  • Species: Capsicum chinense

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