Essential Spice Carolina Reaper Chilies are an extremely hot chili developed by Ed Currie in Rock Hill South Carolina.ÂÂ
Often measuring over 1.5 million on the Scoville Heat Unit Scale, the Carolina Reaper was awarded the Guinness World Record in November of 2013 recognizing it as the hottest chili on the planet surpassing the Trinidad Scorpion. The flavor is roasted sweetness delivering an instant level of heat.
As with any spicy chilies, handle with extreme caution and keep out of the reach of children.