Ghost Pepper Surprise

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Ghost Pepper Surprise
Ghost Pepper Surprise Cream; Bhut Jolokia Surprise Cream; Cream Bhut Jolokia Surprise; Ghost Pepper Surprise White; Ghost Surprise CreamEdit
C-H-W-WT-8-030
C. chinense
400,000 - 850,000
Superhot (500,001+ SHU)
White/CreamEdit
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The Ghost Pepper Surprise is a superhot chili of the species C. chinense, measuring 400,000–850,000 SHU — roughly 110× 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 ripen white/cream, 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 warty/bumpy. It is recorded as originating in India / Bangladesh. It is also known as Ghost Pepper Surprise Cream, Bhut Jolokia Surprise Cream, Cream Bhut Jolokia Surprise, Ghost Pepper Surprise White, Ghost Surprise Cream.

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How hot is the Ghost Pepper Surprise?

The Ghost Pepper Surprise measures 400,000–850,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a superhot pepper — roughly 110 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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