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This article lists the 7 hottest peppers in the world, ranked by Scoville Heat Units (SHU). The peppers are the Carolina Reaper, Trinidad Moruga Scorpion, Chocolate Bhutlah, 7 Pot Douglah, Dorset Naga, 7 Pot Primo, and Trinidad Scorpion Butch T. These peppers are all extremely hot, and should only be consumed by experienced chiliheads. Even a small amount can cause a burning sensation in the mouth, throat, and stomach.
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Carolina Reaper
The current record holder for the hottest pepper in the world, with a scorching 2.2 million SHU.
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7 Pot Douglah
Also known as the Chocolate 7 Pot, this pepper has a dark brown color and a whopping 1.85 million SHU.
7 Pot Douglah
Also known as the Chocolate 7 Pot, this pepper has a dark brown color and a whopping 1.85 million SHU.
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7 Pot Primo
A hybrid of the Naga Morich and the Trinidad 7 Pot, this pepper has a distinctive tail and a blistering 1.47 million SHU.
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Trinidad Scorpion Butch T
A former record holder, this pepper has a scorpion-like stinger and a searing 1.46 million SHU.
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Naga Viper
A three-way cross between the Naga Morich, the Bhut Jolokia, and the Trinidad Scorpion, this pepper has a volatile 1.38 million SHU.
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Ghost Pepper
Also known as the Bhut Jolokia, this pepper was the first to break the 1 million SHU mark and is still widely popular among chili enthusiasts.
Conclusion
A summary of the main points and a warning to handle these peppers with care and respect.