The Carolina Reaper is officially recognized as the world's hottest chili pepper.
The Carolina Reaper: A Fiery Contender
The Carolina Reaper holds the Guinness World Record for the hottest pepper. Its intense heat is due to high levels of capsaicin, the compound responsible for the burning sensation when eating chili peppers.
- Official Ranking: Guinness World Records
- Origin: Grown in the UK and elsewhere.
- Heat Source: Capsaicin levels
The Carolina Reaper's extreme heat makes it the "hardest" chili to consume for many people.
