Carolina Reaper
The Carolina Reaper, originally known as HP22B, belongs to the Capsicum chinense family. In 2013, it was a Guinness World Record holder for the hottest chili pepper. According to official records from Winthrop University, the spiciest sample measured nearly 2,200,000 SHU on the Scoville scale.
Trinidad Scorpion Moruga
The Trinidad Moruga Scorpion ranks as the second hottest chili pepper globally, with a Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) rating of 2,009,231. When you first bite into it, it offers a great flavor, initially not seeming too hot, but then it builds into an intensely fiery experience. In smaller quantities, it can be used to make flavorful sauces and dips.
Ghost Chili (Bhut Jolokia)
The Ghost Chili, also known as Bhut Jolokia, reaches a Scoville rating of 1,041,427 SHU, placing it among the top 10 hottest chili peppers in the world. Many still mistakenly believe that the Ghost Chili is the world's hottest pepper, though that is no longer the case.
