The Pepper That Dethroned Carolina Reaper As The Hottest In The World - Chowhound
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Peppers' heat is measured in Scoville Heat Units (HCUs), which is calculated based on how concentrated capsaicin is within the peppers (capsaicin is the element that gives a pepper its spice). Pepper X comes in at nearly 2.7 million Scoville units, compared to the previously-hottest Carolina Reaper, which landed at 1.64 million. The scale has been around since 1912. It was invented by pharmacologist Wilbur…
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