The world's hottest chili pepper is the Carolina Reaper, measuring over 2 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU)!
Carolina Reaper - world's hottest? How do people handle peppers with such extreme heat?
Consuming the Carolina Reaper or any chili pepper of similar intensity requires caution, as it can cause extreme discomfort and even health complications for those unaccustomed to such high levels of heat.