🌶️ Carolina Reaper - The hottest pepper in the world???

The Carolina Reaper is perhaps the most famous chili pepper ever - and for good reason. Officially recognized by the Guinness World Records as the hottest pepper in the world, with an average heat of 1,600,000 SHU and peaks to well over 2,200,000 SHU. A pepper that commands respect!

The fruits are small to medium in size, bright red when maturing and recognizable by their distinctive round shape with a sharp "tail tip. In addition to the extreme heat, however, the Carolina Reaper surprises with a fruity, slightly sweet undertone, making it - if used with care - actually add flavor rather than just fire.

🌱 Cultivation information

• Type: Capsicum chinense

• Pungency: 1,600,000 - 2,200,000 SHU

• Color: green → bright red when maturing

• Taste: extremely hot, but also fruity and slightly sweet

• Seeding: January - February indoors for sowing (chinense species, requires longer growing period)

⚠️ Warning
The Carolina Reaper is no pepper for beginners. Processing requires gloves and caution. Absolutely avoid contact with eyes and skin, and always use it in moderation. Only suitable for experienced chili lovers who know what they are doing.

🍴 Culinary Tip
Use the Carolina Reaper very frugal at hot sauces or chili powders. Just a snippet can add flavor and heat to an entire pot of sauce or stew!