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food-and-drink2 years ago•3 min saved

"Pepper X: The New Reigning Champion of Spicy Peppers"

Pepper X, developed by PuckerButt Pepper Co., has officially been named the world's hottest chili pepper, dethroning the Carolina Reaper. With a rating of 2,693,000 Scoville Heat Units, Pepper X emits an immediate and brutal heat. The pepper has an earthy flavor and was crossbred with a Carolina Reaper and a pepper from Michigan. Pepper X was unveiled on the YouTube talk show "Hot Ones," where its intense burn and lingering effects were experienced. The creator, Ed Currie, hopes to use his inventions to help people with chronic pain.

via USA TODAY|

#carolina-reaper #chili-pepper #food-and-drink

food2 years ago•1 min saved

"Pepper X: The Reigning Champion of Spiciness, Dethroning Carolina Reaper"

Pepper X, a small yellow-green pepper, has been officially recognized as the world's hottest chili pepper by Guinness World Records, measuring an average of 2.693 million Scoville Heat Units (SHUs). Developed by Ed Currie of PuckerButt Pepper Company, Pepper X is three times hotter than its predecessor, the Carolina Reaper, which averaged 1.64 million SHUs. The intense burn of Pepper X is felt immediately, with subsequent reactions in the body. The pepper's heat is concentrated in its interior white placenta, and its exterior bumpiness allows for more placenta growth.

via NPR|

#carolina-reaper #food #guinness-world-records

food-and-drink2 years ago•2 min saved

"Record-Breaking Pepper Crowned Hottest by Guinness World Records"

Guinness World Records has named Pepper X as the new hottest pepper in the world, surpassing the previous record held by the Carolina Reaper. Developed by pepper expert Ed Currie, Pepper X has an average rating of 2,693,000 Scoville Heat Units, compared to the Carolina Reaper's 1.64 million. Currie crossbred and cultivated Pepper X over a decade, focusing on increasing its capsaicin content and flavor. The pepper is currently only available in hot sauce form, as the pods and seeds are not being sold. Currie is already working on his next potential record-breaking pepper.

via CBS News|

#carolina-reaper #ed-currie #food-and-drink

health2 years ago•6 min saved

Fatal Consequences: The Dangerous Trend of the One Chip Challenge

A 14-year-old boy tragically died after participating in the Paqui One Chip Challenge, where participants eat a tortilla chip dusted with the Carolina Reaper and Naga Viper peppers. While the cause of death has not been confirmed, the boy had complained of feeling unwell after consuming the chip and later experienced a rapid deterioration in his condition. The challenge has gained popularity on social media, with videos showing people suffering from extreme discomfort after eating the chip. The effects of capsaicin, the compound responsible for the heat in these peppers, can cause swelling, difficulty breathing, chest pain, stomach cramping, nausea, vomiting, and painful bowel movements. It is important to listen to your body and avoid consuming excessively spicy foods, as they can pose serious health risks.

via Forbes|

#capsaicin #carolina-reaper #health