Carolina Reaper Potted Plant

Average Scoville Heat Units (SHU): 1900000

Officially recognized as one of the world’s hottest peppers, the Carolina Reaper averages around 1,641,183 SHU, with peaks over 2,200,000 SHU. It has a unique combination of intense heat and a surprisingly sweet, fruity flavor. The pepper is easily recognizable by its wrinkled, bumpy skin and pointed “tail.”