Carolina Reaper × SRTSL × Purple Reaper

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Carolina Reaper × SRTSL × Purple Reaper
Carolina Reaper x SRTSL x Purple ReaperEdit
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C. chinense
500,000 - 1,600,000
Superhot (500,001+ SHU)
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The Carolina Reaper × SRTSL × Purple Reaper is a superhot chili of the species C. chinense, measuring 500,000–1,600,000 SHU — roughly 200× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. chinense, the species behind the world's hottest peppers — the group that includes habaneros, Scotch bonnets, and ghost peppers, prized for fruity aroma and a slow, lingering burn. Its pods take a habanero-type form, measure 1–2 inches long, with thin flesh, and grow pendant on the plant. The plant grows to 30–36 inches tall. Its flowers are solid white/cream, its foliage is green leaves. Notable traits include tail. It is recorded as originating in USA. It is also known as Carolina Reaper x SRTSL x Purple Reaper.

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How hot is the Carolina Reaper × SRTSL × Purple Reaper?

The Carolina Reaper × SRTSL × Purple Reaper measures 500,000–1,600,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a superhot pepper — roughly 200 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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