In a scorching announcement, Guinness World Records has officially crowned Pepper X as the world’s hottest chili, dethroning the long-reigning Carolina Reaper. Remarkably, both of these fiery varieties were the brainchild of the same man, Ed Currie, marking a record-breaking feat in itself.
Sky News reports that Pepper X has been a passionate pursuit for Currie, spanning an entire decade. It was a painstaking journey that spanned ten years, starting from the initial crossbreeding experiment to achieving this fiery record. Notably, it involved five years of rigorous testing to establish Pepper X as a distinct plant with unique fruit characteristics, all while meticulously documenting its average heat levels.
Pepper X’s inception dates back to 2013 when Ed Currie set the previous record with the Carolina Reaper, a bright red, knobbly fruit celebrated by chili aficionados for its distinctive scorpion tail. In stark contrast, Pepper X takes on a greenish-yellow appearance, lacking the same visual appeal as its predecessor, and its flavor is characterized by an earthy undertone once its intense heat kicks in.
The heat in chili peppers is quantified in Scoville heat units, a measurement based on capsaicin concentration. Pepper X’s record, now etched in history, boasts an average Scoville rating of a staggering 2.69 million units, setting a new standard for spiciness and solidifying its position as the reigning champion in the world of chili peppers.
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