Ghost Yaki

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Ghost Yaki
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C. chinense
800,000 - 1,041,427
Superhot (500,001+ SHU)
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The Ghost Yaki is a superhot chili of the species C. chinense, measuring 800,000–1,041,427 SHU — roughly 130× 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 long/tapered form, with thin flesh, and grow pendant on the plant. The plant grows to 30–36 inches tall.

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How hot is the Ghost Yaki?

The Ghost Yaki measures 800,000–1,041,427 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a superhot pepper — roughly 130 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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