8 Hottest Chillies In The World That You Will Elevate Spice Quotient Of Your Dishes

Do you like spicy food? Do you take pride in your stamina in eating hot and spicy dishes? This article brings you challenges to try the hottest chillies in the world. We bet that you didn't know about these 10 chillies that hold the record for burning your tongue, lips, throat, and ears at the same time while leaving your eyes watery. You will be gasping for water, milk, or any other cold liquid after eating the recommendations below.

There are two tests conducted on any chilli to define its level of hotness. The first is the High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Scoville Organoleptic Test. These tests find out the levels of capsaicinoids that determine the level of hotness. Here are 10 hottest chillies in the world that you must know about.

Pepper X

Breaking the record of Carolina Reaper, Pepper X emerged as the hottest chilli in the world. It looks like a wrinkly pepper boasting a yellow-green hue. It measures 2.693 million SHU on the Scoville test. It is often added to salsa and hot sauce to add a little kick to the recipe.

Carolina Reaper

Carolina Reaper is considered the second hottest chilli in the world. It is believed to be a hybrid chilli belonging to the species of Chinese Capsicum. It made it to the Guinness World Records in 2013. You can add this pepper while preparing a bowl of soup, chilli, and stew. Its powder is often sprinkled in barbecued meat, Mexican dishes, and Thai delicacies. People also add to Indian and Chinese cuisines to elevate the quotient of spiciness.

Trinidad Moruga

In 2012, Trinidad Moruga made it to the Guinness World Record to be the hottest chilli in the world. Its score on the Scoville scale stands at 2 million SHU. It looks like a small red bell pepper with a wrinkled texture. It is reported that the powder got through the gloves of the researchers and caused them irritation. This pepper is popularly used in Caribbean and Mexican dishes to balance the neutral and fresh flavours of coriander, thyme, and oregano. Natives add it to chilli and goat curry recipes.

Bhut Jolokia

Bhut Jolokia is India’s hottest chilli in the world. Bhut in English is translated as a ghost. In 2004, its score on Scoville stood at 1.04 million. These are elongated long chillies that usually have a bright orange hue with a wrinkled texture. This pepper is the star ingredient of chicken dishes in many parts of India. You can add to other non-vegetarian dishes to elevate the flavour and add a spicy kick.

Naga Morich

Naga Morich grows in the southern regions of Bangladesh. It is also called ‘The Snake’. It is a small wrinkly red chilli that looks like Bhut Jolokia. It can be as long as 6.5 inches. On the scale of Scoville, it stands at 1 million SHU. Naga Morich is mostly used in marinades and sauces to balance the blend flavours of creamy ingredients. It has a fruity and powerful flavour that can improve any dish. You can also add it to non-vegetarian dishes or add to vegetarian curries with cashew, almond, and coconut milk base.

Habanero Red Savina Pepper

Habanero Red Savina pepper also belongs to the family of Chinese capsicums. Its peak score on the Scoville scale is 0.85 million SHU. According to reports, this variety of chilli was discovered by accident. It has a round circular shape similar to a bell pepper when it attains its shape and starts growing. Since the level of its spiciness is a bit lower than aforementioned peppers, it is added to seasonings and pasta sauces. Most chefs like to add it to chicken dishes, spicy wings, and hamburgers.

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Habanero Pepper

Usually found in Mexico and Cuba, Habanera pepper stands at 0.35 million SHU on the Scoville scale. It is among the five hottest capsicums in the world. They are small and circular in shape. These chillies have a dark orange-red hue. If you want to improve the flavour of pork or a chicken delicacy but still cannot handle too much spice, you can add habanero pepper to the recipe. You can also add it to the seasoning mixtures of thyme, oregano, and garlic (Garlic Recipes).

Scotch Bonnet Pepper

Scotch Bonnet peppers are little balls of fire in your mouth. Their score on the Scoville scale is between 100,000 to 350,000 SHU. This chilli is often grown on the Caribbean Islands. It is an integral part of Caribbean cuisine and added to local seasoning mixtures and curries to improve the flavours.

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Have you tried any of the aforementioned varieties? We suggest you do a full-proof preparation before you even put the pepper on your tongue.