BREAKING: Pepper X the New Hottest Pepper in the World

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Pepper X is a new pepper developed by the infamous Ed Currie. In October 2023 it took the title of hottest pepper in the world.

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When we talk about the hottest pepper in the world, we are usually referring to the record in the Guinness Book of World Records. The Pepper X comes in at 2,690,000 SHU, far surpassing the reigning champ, the Carolina Reaper.

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What Does Pepper X Taste Like?

Cream Section Separator While Pepper X does carry a semblance of an earthy flavor, the overwhelming heat it packs tends to overshadow any other taste nuances. Learn more

The moment it touches your palate, a blazing inferno of heat unfolds, invoking a bodily SOS. The capsaicin concentration in Pepper X, like other superhot peppers, will likely lead to nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and severe cramps.

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Can Pepper X Kill You?

Cream Section Separator While there have been no reported fatalities from consuming Pepper X, the risks associated with ingesting such fiery peppers are non-negligible, especially if you are a child/teenager, pregnant, or sensitive to heat. Learn more

Pepper X, with its Scoville rating ranging from approximately 2.5 to 3.18 million, outshines the Carolina Reaper’s heat range of 1.4 to 2.2 million SHU, establishing a new pinnacle of piquancy.

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Pepper X Vs Apollo Pepper

Cream Section Separator Pepper X and Apollo Pepper are burning examples of humanity’s endless quest to push the boundaries of heat. Though the exact Scoville rating of Apollo Pepper is shrouded in mystery, it’s speculated to be a fierce contender against Pepper X. Learn more

Pepper X has been on a sort of lockdown, with no commercial products or seeds available for purchase. Because the Pepper X has officially taken the crown of hottest pepper in the world, we expect seeds and products to become available by 2025.

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BREAKING: Pepper X the New Hottest Pepper in the World

Pepper X is a new pepper developed by the infamous Ed Currie. In October 2023 it took the title of hottest pepper in the world.

When we talk about the hottest pepper in the world, we are usually referring to the record in the Guinness Book of World Records. The Pepper X comes in at 2,690,000 SHU, far surpassing the reigning champ, the Carolina Reaper.

Hottest Pepper in the World

What Does Pepper X Taste Like?

The moment it touches your palate, a blazing inferno of heat unfolds, invoking a bodily SOS. The capsaicin concentration in Pepper X, like other superhot peppers, will likely lead to nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and severe cramps.

What Happens If You Eat a Pepper X?

Can Pepper X Kill You?

Pepper X, with its Scoville rating ranging from approximately 2.5 to 3.18 million, outshines the Carolina Reaper’s heat range of 1.4 to 2.2 million SHU, establishing a new pinnacle of piquancy.

Pepper X vs. Carolina Reaper

Pepper X Vs Apollo Pepper

Pepper X has been on a sort of lockdown, with no commercial products or seeds available for purchase. Because the Pepper X has officially taken the crown of hottest pepper in the world, we expect seeds and products to become available by 2025.

Where Can You Buy Pepper X?

Get the free guide to growing chili peppers

BREAKING: Pepper X the New Hottest Pepper in the World

Pepper X is a new pepper developed by the infamous Ed Currie. In October 2023 it took the title of hottest pepper in the world.

When we talk about the hottest pepper in the world, we are usually referring to the record in the Guinness Book of World Records. The Pepper X comes in at 2,690,000 SHU, far surpassing the reigning champ, the Carolina Reaper.

Hottest Pepper in the World

What Does Pepper X Taste Like?

The moment it touches your palate, a blazing inferno of heat unfolds, invoking a bodily SOS. The capsaicin concentration in Pepper X, like other superhot peppers, will likely lead to nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and severe cramps.

What Happens If You Eat a Pepper X?

Can Pepper X Kill You?

Pepper X, with its Scoville rating ranging from approximately 2.5 to 3.18 million, outshines the Carolina Reaper’s heat range of 1.4 to 2.2 million SHU, establishing a new pinnacle of piquancy​.

Pepper X vs. Carolina Reaper

Pepper X Vs Apollo Pepper

Pepper X has been on a sort of lockdown, with no commercial products or seeds available for purchase. Because the Pepper X has officially taken the crown of hottest pepper in the world, we expect seeds and products to become available by 2025.

Where Can You Buy Pepper X?

Get the free guide to growing chili peppers

Pepper X, with its Scoville rating ranging from approximately 2.5 to 3.18 million, outshines the Carolina Reaper’s heat range of 1.4 to 2.2 million SHU, establishing a new pinnacle of piquancy.