The Trinidad Moruga Scorpion Chili is native to the district of Moruga in Trinidad and Tobago. On February 12, 2012 the New Mexico State University’s Chile pepper institute identified the Trinidad Moruga scorpion as the hottest chili in the world with a mean heat of more than 1.2 million Scoville Heat units and individual plants with a heat of more than 2 million Scoville heat units. Use this powder sparingly for intense heat addition to your desired dish.