World’s Hottest Chili Pepper Pepper X: Record-Breaking Heat & Facts for Exam Preparation
Introduction In October 2023, Guinness World Records officially recognized Pepper X as the world’s hottest chili pepper, surpassing the previous record-holder, the Carolina Reaper. Developed by Ed Currie of the PuckerButt Pepper Company in South Carolina, USA, Pepper X boasts an average Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) rating of 2,693,000, with some individual peppers measuring over…