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How spicy is too spicy?

So what better platform to put the world’s hottest pepper to test?

By comparison, Sriracha is just 2,200 SHU, while Tabasco is 4,000 SHU.

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The previous record holder, the Carolina Reaper, was also developed by his company.

After toasting with the peppers, examining, and devouring them, they quickly turned red and teary-eyed.

Puckerbutt Pepper Co. is now offering a variety ofsaucesfeaturing this thrilling ingredient.

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As if it weren’t daring enough, this may not be the end of the line for Currie.

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Ed Currie, creator of Pepper x, gets Guinness world record plaque

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