Maroon Reaper

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Maroon Reaper
Carolina Reaper Maroon; Maroon Carolina ReaperEdit
C-H-C-TA-9-002
C. chinense
1,500,000 - 2,200,000
Superhot (500,001+ SHU)
Crimson/BurgundyEdit
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A C. chinense variety. Ripens to crimson/burgundy, habanero-type pods, with tail. Packs 1,500,000–2,200,000 SHU (brutally hot, deep into superhot range). From South Carolina, USA. Credited to Ed Currie (PuckerButt). Part of the Carolina Reaper family, bred by Ed Currie in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

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How hot is the Maroon Reaper?

The Maroon Reaper measures 1,500,000–2,200,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a superhot pepper — roughly 280 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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