Death Spiral

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Death Spiral

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Death Spiral
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C-R-SM-H-9-010RegisteredHow UPN works
1,200,000 - 1,300,000
RedEdit
Habanero-typeEdit
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Matt Simpson (UK)Edit
Green/MustardEdit
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Bred by Matt Simpson in the UK. A cross in the superhot C. chinense range, known for deeply wrinkled pods and extreme heat above 1.3 million SHU. The name comes from the spiral-like shape the pods sometimes take. A newer entrant in the ever-expanding superhot arms race.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

How hot is the Death Spiral?

The Death Spiral measures 1,200,000–1,300,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a superhot pepper — roughly 160 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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