Chili Pepper News — Reaper

The Carolina Reaper pepper is proof that sometimes leaving it up to nature alone isn’t enough. This pepper crossbreed is a former record holder when it comes to the world’s hottest chili pepper. While it took home the honor several years ago, the Reaper is still seriously hot. First bred in a greenhouse in South Carolina, the average Carolina Reaper far surpasses 1 million SHU, but it has the ability to top more than 2 million SHU. It’s a cross between the ghost pepper and a red habanero pepper; two extremely hot contenders in their own right.

When it comes to hot peppers and hot sauce you may discover a clear favorite early on, or you may have a hard time choosing between several varieties. After all, it’s not a decision of one-size-fits-all. Most of us have our own particular taste, and we have to find just the right hot sauce to deliver that perfect tasting fit. That’s because your own individual palate determines which hot sauce you like the best.

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Most people should avoid Reaper peppers like the plague. We’re not trying to be harsh. Really, we’re not. But, some people really should just stay away from these peppers. Perhaps we should say that again. Unless you’ve had experience with some seriously hot peppers and sauces in the past, stay the F away from Reaper peppers. They’re too hot for you to handle. And, there’s reason to believe you’re not mature enough to handle the heat.