Top 10 Hottest chilies in the world
10 very hot (Hottest) chilies in the world
Here are 10 of the hottest chilies in the world, ranked by Scoville Heat Units (SHU):
- Carolina Reaper - Over 2,200,000 SHU (Hottest chili according to Guinness World Records).
- Trinidad Moruga Scorpion - Up to 2,009,231 SHU.
- 7 Pot Douglah - Around 1,853,936 SHU.
- 7 Pot Primo - Approximately 1,473,480 SHU.
- Trinidad Scorpion Butch T - Up to 1,463,700 SHU.
- Komodo Dragon Chili - Around 1,400,000 SHU.
- Naga Viper Chili - Approximately 1,349,000 SHU.
- Bhut Jolokia (Ghost Pepper) - Up to 1,041,427 SHU.
- Infinity Chili - Around 1,067,286 SHU.
- Dragon’s Breath Chili - Estimated at 2,480,000 SHU (informal, so far to be expert).
These chilies are primarily used in hot sauces, spicy dishes, and food challenges due to their extreme heat.
