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How hot is the Carolina Reaper? What's the Scoville rating?

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⭐ In This Guide

  • Scoville level (1.6-2.2 million SHU)
  • Origin (Ed Curlin / Smokin' Ed's Carolina Reaper)
  • Guinness World Record history
  • Flavor profile (fruity then nuclear heat)
  • How to use in buffalo sauce (extract is safer than fresh)