Carolina Reaper
Capsicum chinense
About
Capsicum chinense, commonly known as the "bonnet pepper" is a species of chili pepper native to the Americas. C. chinense varieties are well known for their exceptional heat and unique flavors. The hottest peppers in the world are members of this species, with Scoville Heat Unit scores of over 1.5 million. Some taxonomists consider them to be part of the species C. annuum, and they are a member of the C. annuum complex. C. annuum and
- Family
- Solanaceae
How to use it
The Carolina Reaper is primarily known for its extreme heat, making it a popular choice for hot sauces and spicy dishes. Its unique flavor can also enhance marinades and salsas, adding a kick that many spice lovers crave.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
These peppers are famous for their unique flavors and exceptional heat. If you cook with them, be prepared for extreme spiciness, as varieties of this species include the hottest peppers in the world, reaching Scoville heat unit scores of over 1.5 million and even up to 2.69 million.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Carolina Reaper
- Slug
- carolina-reaper
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Genus
- Capsicum
- Species
- chinense
- Category
- Pepper
- Wikidata QID
- Q311071
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 48
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