Carolina Reaper is world’s hottest pepper by Guinness. Rating 1,500,000-2,200,000 SHU offers extreme heat. Developed by Ed Currie PuckerButt Pepper Company. Cross of Pakistani naga and red habanero. The scorpion tail is characteristic. Held Guinness record since 2013. The fruity sweetness beneath extreme heat. Requires extreme caution. Shows pinnacle of superhot breeding. Most famous superhot internationally.

Extremely hot

World's hottest, Guinness record