The Scoville scale is a measurement of pungency (spiciness or "heat") of chili peppers and other substances, recorded in Scoville heat units (SHU). It is based on the concentration of capsaicinoids , among which capsaicin is the predominant component. Ghost peppers range in heat from 855,000 - 1,041,427 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), so the hottest Carolina Reaper is more than twice as hot. Appearance and Description. The Carolina Reaper is a smaller pod, ranging from 1 to 2 inches wide (2.5 - 5 cm) and 2 to 3 inches (5 - 7.6 cm) long. The pods mature to a vibrant red color. The Scoville Heat Ranking of 20 Different Types of Common Peppers. Pepper X: Scoville rating of 3,180,000; Carolina Reaper: Scoville rating of 1,400,000-2,200,000; Ghost Pepper: Scoville rating of 800,000-1,041,427; Habanero: Scoville rating of 100,000-350,000; Scotch Bonnet: Scoville rating of 100,000-350,000 Over a century ago, a scientist called Wilbur Scoville attempted to put up a "heat" scale for peppers. The Scoville scale of hotness was set up as the dilution in sugar water required for a Developed in the vibrant state of South Carolina from which it takes its name - our label features the famous American Alligator synonymous with the state. PACKS A REAL BITE FROM THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. Available in 142ml & 220ml. Suitable for VEGAN's & Gluten free. The Reaper has been measured at more than two million Scoville heat units, the accepted scale for how hot peppers are. Measurements vary, but a really hot habanero might come in at 500,000 .

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