Carolina Reaper (whole)

Origin: United States (South Carolina)

Net weight: 50g

Scoville Scale: 1,500,000–2,200,000 SHU (extremely hot)

Tasting notes

Aroma: intense fruity with subtle sweet notes and a slightly smoky background

Initial taste: deceptively sweet and fruity, quickly overpowered by an explosion of extreme heat

Heat level: extremely high, aggressive, and persistent

Finish: very prolonged, with intense heat and a lasting burning sensation

The Carolina Reaper is one of the hottest peppers in the world, developed through selective breeding to achieve extreme capsaicin levels. Despite its intensity, it presents a surprisingly fruity aromatic profile before the spicy impact manifests.

In its whole dried version, it retains its full potency, being used in small quantities to flavor, infuse oil, or prepare extremely hot sauces.

Features:

• One of the hottest peppers in the world
• Fruity aromatic profile with a sweet background
• Extreme and long-lasting heat
• Used in small quantities due to its intensity
• Ideal for infusions, spicy powders, and concentrated sauces
• No additives, no preservatives

Recommended uses

• Extremely hot sauces and artisanal condiments
• Infusion in spicy oils and vinegars
• Marinades (in minimal quantities)
• Challenge dishes or extreme tastings
• Enhancement of heat in soups and stews (with extreme moderation)

⚠️ Note: handle with care, avoiding contact with eyes and sensitive skin, and use in very small quantities due to its extreme intensity.