Carolina Reaper - (Capsicum chinense)
The Carolina Reaper HP22B was awarded the Guinness World Record in November of 2013. The original cross was between two former world record holders, the ghost pepper and a Red Savina Habanero. It was recently overtaken by "Pepper X" as the world’s hottest pepper.
Heat level: 1,400,000 - 2,200,000 (SHU)Scoville Heat Units – Extreme heat.
Flavor: Sweet & Fruity – if you are able to taste it, because of the heat.