7 Pot Primo Pepper: A Spicy Controversy

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This super hot pepper is a cross between a Naga Morich and a Trinidad 7 Pot pepper, created by horticulturist Troy Primeaux (AKA Primo).

Cream Section Separator What are 7 Pot Primo peppers? Learn more

This pepper measures in at almost 1.5 million SHU. That's almost 300x hotter than the average jalapeño, and similar in heat to the Carolina Reaper.

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Ok... so what's the drama?

Cream Section Separator The 7 Pot Primo was developed in 2005. 7 years later, a suspiciously similar pepper took the crown of hottest pepper in the world. Primo himself still throws shade, claiming on his website that the 7 Pot Primo is the hottest pepper in the world. Learn more

Initially, when you try this pepper, you’ll be overwhelmed by its extreme heat. However, if you can get past the intense heat, you’ll notice that it is fruity and even floral.

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Where to get Scotch bonnets

Cream Section Separator 7 Pot Primo peppers are not a variety you’ll find in your local supermarket. You may be able to find them at specialty sellers at your local farmer’s market, or else you may just have to grow them on your own! Learn more

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