First of all, we know that in 1912, an American pharmacist named decided to study the spiciness of chili peppers. First, he mixed chili peppers with sugar water to create a mixture, and a group of 5 people tasted it.
If it still feels spicy, continue to dilute. When there is almost no more spicy sensation, the number of dilutions will determine the spiciness of the chili pepper. For example, a spiciness level of 0 does not mean that even without diluting with sugar water, you still don't feel spicy. A spiciness level of 300,000 means that the chili pepper extract must be diluted 300,000 times before the spiciness is no longer perceived. 1 million means diluting the chili pepper 1 million times.
Therefore, it still has a spiritual nature as the main focus. But in general, the larger the spiciness level, the spicier it is. Whether it's ranked 1000 or a few million scoville, it seems impressive. But truly, to compare with common chili peppers in the kitchen, consider this. Bell peppers have a spiciness level from 0 to 100 scoville.
Bell peppers have a spiciness level from 0 to 100 scoville, chili powder has a spiciness level from 100 to 900 scoville, and gochujang has a spiciness level from 50,000 to 100,000 scoville. Therefore, it can be seen that even Vietnam's chili peppers fall within this range. Did you know that the spiciness can range from 100 to 200,000 scoville, without the need for long and dilute explanations. Explore these chili peppers, considered the "king of vegetables".
1. Dorset Naga Pepper:
Reaching 923,000 scoville units, this pepper variety is considered one of the spiciest peppers in England. Discovered and grown on the Wiltshire island, England in 2006, it became the world's spiciest pepper variety. Despite its small size, just one bite will make you feel a burning sensation, watery eyes, and uncontrollable throat choking. Its addictive sensation increases many times when used as an ingredient for the spiciest curry powder in the world. However, do not try it if you do not want to challenge your personal limits. The Hana pero 7 pepper has a spiciness level of up to one million.
2. Hanabero 7 Pepper:
100,000 covid, also known as "Seven Pots", is a small, cute pepper that can create a terrifying spicy sensation, burning lips and causing a burning sensation as if boiling a family-sized pot. Wow! This pepper variety originates from the Caribe region. Due to its terrifying spiciness, few dare to eat this pepper directly, as one taste will make you feel like facing a demon directly. However, with its delicious, spicy, and unique flavor, this pepper also provides many health benefits, such as preventing diabetes, fighting the flu, and enhancing cardiovascular health. Therefore, you should still challenge your taste buds once. The Naga Viper pepper has a spiciness level of up to one million.
3. Naga Viper Pepper:
300,000 scoville units, this pepper variety was created in a greenhouse in Northwest England. This is an extremely rare pepper variety, hybridized from 3 super spicy and exclusive pepper varieties. The Naga Viper pepper is one of its main components, and if you eat a whole pepper, a normal person may experience burns in the digestive tract mucosa. This is the most dangerous pepper in the world, which can make your mouth "burn" upon contact. Naga Viper has a spiciness level exceeding 1,300,000 scoville units and has been used as a non-lethal weapon.
The Indian defense industry has produced 81mm non-lethal grenades but extremely dangerous from this pepper variety, because it is very spicy. It is used to force criminals to retreat or to disperse small riots. Although I also like spicy food, I advise you not to try it, not even once. Once eaten, everything will become much worse. Inside the mouth, there are many extremely sensitive nerve endings, and the burning sensation will last for more than 12 hours. It's quite uncomfortable.
4. Trinidad Scorpion Pepper:
The spiciness of this pepper reaches up to 1,400,000 scoville units. In 2011, this pepper variety from Australia, also known as the "Scorpion Pepper", held the record for the spiciest pepper in the world. This name comes from the shape of the pepper, resembling a scorpion. However, this title only lasted until February 2012, when it was surpassed by other pepper varieties in the ranking. With a spiciness level of up to 1,400,000 scoville units, it truly deserves the title of the "king of vegetables". Did you know that even when processing this pepper variety, people must be extremely careful. With such terrifying spiciness, contact with the skin will cause burns, similar to being stung by a vicious scorpion. You need to know that the chemical in this spicy pepper is almost similar to the pain-causing substance of a bat. Don't ask why, it's just scary. Therefore, be extremely careful when in contact with the scorpion pepper.
5. Carolina Reaper Pepper:
No need to argue, the spiciness of the Carolina Reaper pepper is measured on the kaisco view scale, with an average spiciness level of 1,569,300 units. In particular, some peppers have a spiciness level of up to 2.2 million units. The shape of this pepper is unlike any other pepper, and its spiciness is terrifying. If you are not in good health, just trying a small piece can cause severe shock, even convulsions. Therefore, not everyone is brave enough to challenge themselves with this horrifying pepper. Yes, humans are always curious and want to create the most unique and spiciest pepper varieties in the world, always breaking the previous records. In just a year or two, we see changes in the ranking. Nowadays, each pepper variety holds the title of the spiciest pepper in the world for a short period of time.
6. Dragon's Breath Pepper:
Dragon's Breath, with a spiciness level of 2,480,000 covid units, is a new scientific achievement in creating a pepper that surpasses all previous records. Although there are many different ways to die, dying from eating a pepper is one of the rarest cases. The reason is that although peppers can cause death, it only happens when you eat too much, and usually people will give up before reaching that level. However, the pepper created by an expert from the UK is completely different. It was created to become one of the spiciest peppers in the world. Preliminary assessments indicate that its spiciness is enough to cause death after just one bite. Wow, this terrifying pepper is called Dragon's Breath, a fascinating name. Mr. Chu, part of the research team along with experts from Noti University, created this pepper variety. However, it is not recommended for anyone to taste it, as it could be the last meal in their life. Indeed, this pepper reaches an unimaginable spiciness level, with Dragon's Breath pepper reaching the threshold of 2.48 million scoville units. The common experience of anyone who has tried it is a mouth that is almost numb.
And if you didn't know, when exposed to many peppers, the body will produce saliva to reduce spiciness by neutralizing capsaicin and causing blisters. In addition, the body will receive heat beyond the permissible limit and automatically sacrifice the top cells to prevent the spread of heat. However, with crazy spicy peppers like Dragon's Breath, the body's mechanisms are completely insufficient to cope with the excessively large amount of capsaicin. This substance will continue to penetrate through the ulcers and affect the deep nerve receptors inside the body, creating a burning sensation in the throat that cannot be relieved.
In fact, there have been emergency cases in the past due to consuming dangerous peppers. A 47-year-old man in California in 2016 had to be rushed to the emergency room after eating a burger containing ghost pepper. He vomited violently, his esophagus ruptured, and he had to be hospitalized.
The problem lies in the fact that the aforementioned ghost pepper only has a spiciness level below 1 million units, which is less than half of Dragon's Breath. If you really eat this crazy spicy pepper, the immune system in the body is at risk of overreacting, causing a protective shock or respiratory obstruction, which can lead to death if not treated promptly. Therefore, do not try Dragon's Breath, not even with a single bite, as it exceeds the human tolerance limit.
7. Peppe X Pepper:
The spiciness of the Carolina Ripper is 3,180,000 Scoville units, the King of the Lord of Spiciness, destroying the peak tongue cells of humanity. When hybridized, it shattered all pepper records in the world. Respectfully bow down to the "Pepper" and an interesting fact is that it was hybridized by Ecury, the owner of the pepper variety named in the Guinness record in 2013. The Carolina Ripper was mentioned above.
This new pepper has a spiciness level of up to 2 million units, but this time, it is almost twice as spicy with an exact index of 3.18 million units. For easier comparison, when "Dragon's Breath" was born in 2017, it was not yet recorded in the Guinness record book before being "beaten" down to second place and declaring that the dragon's breath was only worthy of the age of chicks and ducklings. This new pepper variety has held the top spot in the ranking of the spiciest peppers in the world. Of course, with such terrifying spiciness, this pepper variety is not just for tasting, but even humans find it difficult to eat.