This “deadly” name encouraged self-proclaimed “chile heads” to try the pepper and endure the excruciating heat. Once the pepper was foped and ready for distribution, it was named after its similarity in shape to the grim reaper’s scythe. When the Carolina Reaper was first being developed, the pepper was initially named HP22B, which stood for higher power, pot number 22, and plant B, a designation for creator Ed Currie to keep track of his genetic crossings. The peppers will keep 1-2 weeks when loosely wrapped in plastic and stored whole and unwashed in the refrigerator. Carolina Reaper chile peppers are scorching, and caution should be taken before consuming the pods as the peppers can cause visceral reactions within the body.
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When handling fresh peppers, it is important to wear gloves to protect the skin from the potent capsaicin and if blending, use protective eyewear. Carolina Reaper chile peppers can also be dried and ground into a powder and used as a spice. When blended into sauces, the peppers can be used to flavor chicken wings, cooked meats, pasta, Asian noodle dishes, chilis, stews, and soups. Capsaicin has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and causes the body to release endorphins to counteract the perceived pain.Ĭarolina Reaper chile peppers are most commonly added to hot sauces or salsas as a sweet flavoring and intense heat. The peppers also contain a very high amount of the chemical compound known as capsaicin, which triggers pain receptors in our body to feel the sensation of burning. Carolina Reaper chile peppers are one of the hottest commercially available varieties and are used sparingly in hot sauces and salsas.Ĭarolina Reaper chile peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C, which is an antioxidant that can help protect the immune system. The pungent peppers have even been recorded to peak to 2,200,000 SHU, which is comparable and sometimes slightly higher to the strength of pepper spray.
While Carolina Reaper chile peppers did develop a very sweet flavor, they also became one of the hottest varieties of pepper in the world, averaging 1,569,300 SHU on the Scoville scale. Also known as HP22B, Carolina Reaper chile peppers were created by crossing a Pakistani naga viper with a sweet, red habanero pepper and were initially developed to create a sweet variety with spicy attributes. Carolina Reaper chile peppers have a sweet, fruity taste with hints of cinnamon and chocolate, followed by a very intense heat that continues to build and lingers in the throat.Ĭarolina Reaper chile peppers are available in the mid-summer through fall.Ĭarolina Reaper chile peppers, botanically classified as Capsicum chinense, are small, gnarled, and very hot pods that are members of the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Underneath the surface, the flesh is crisp and aqueous containing a few round and flat, cream-colored seeds. The pods are deeply wrinkled, creased, and twisted into gnarled shapes and the skin matures from green to bright red with a blistered, glossy appearance. Most commonly found in an oblong shape with a signature “scorpion’s tail” or defined point on the non-stem end, Carolina Reaper chile peppers average 2 to 5 centimeters in diameter and 5 to 7 centimeters in length. Carolina Reaper chile peppers can widely vary in appearance depending on the soil and climate they are grown in.
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