Chilli Types: Carolina Reaper

The undisputed king of the superhots. Officially the world’s hottest pepper according to Guinness World Records, the Carolina Reaper (Capsicum chinense) is a formidable beast. It boasts an average heat of 1,641,183 SHU, with peaks over 2,200,000 SHU. Behind the volcanic heat is a surprisingly sweet, fruity flavour with notes of cherry and cinnamon, which is quickly obliterated by its scorching burn. For serious heat seekers only.