Ghost pepper versus Carolina reaper

Ghost pepper is one of the spiciest on the planet. It was named the world's spiciest tropical
species in 2006 by the Guinness Book of World Records, surpassing the Red Savina
Habanero. However, a new wave of super-hot chile peppers eventually dethroned it. The
Carolina Reaper currently holds the record for the world's hottest spices. Peppers are 2.5 to
3.3 inches long when fully mature. They are most commonly red, but some color variations
include yellow-orange, purple, chocolate, and white. The ghost pepper, which originated in
Northeast India, has been around for generations. However, since the turn of the century,
ghost pepper has only been grown in the Western World. Like Habanero, Scotch Bonnet, and
Red Savina, the ghost pepper belongs to the Capsicum Chinese family. Bhut Jolokia is the
other name for the ghost pepper. The terms bhut jolokia and Jolokia refer to ghosts and
peppers, respectively.

Ghost Pepper's Background

What is the origin of ghost pepper?

The chile pepper most likely arrived in Northeast India via unknown means during its 16th-
century global journey. When it arrived, it was planted in a special climate and bred by
locals, and before long, we had the world's spiciest chile.
From 2007 to 2010, the World Record for the hottest pepper was held. Bhut Jolokia is
another name for the plant. The Bhutia people coined the word 'bhut,' which means 'ghost,' to
describe how the heat creeps up on you like a ghost. Naga Jolokia, Bih Jolokia, and ghost
chile are named for the same pepper. It's worth noting that the Sanskrit word naga means
"cobra snake."

What is the Ghost Pepper's Scoville Scale of Heat?

The ghost pepper was once thought to be the world's hottest pepper, but that changed when
the Indian Defence Test Laboratory discovered that the pepper's Scoville rating was out of
this world. The Scoville Heat Units of the Ghost Pepper are over 1,000,000. So it's got a lot
of heat in it. 

Carolina Reaper vs. Ghost Pepper – A Detailed Comparison

The Carolina Reaper and the Ghost Pepper can be compared favorably. Both have a sweet
and fruity flavor and are extremely hot. However, the Carolina Reaper is twice as spicy as the
Ghost pepper. The ghost pepper's Scoville Heat Units (SHU) is 1,041,427, while the Carolina
Reaper can reach 2.2 million (SHU).

Ghost Pepper vs. Carolina Reaper- Which Is Spicier?

Regarding super-hot peppers like these two, discussing heat differences is like picking at a
gnat's tail. Both of them are scorching. It's best to hold them in your hands because they're so
hot. The ghost pepper is so hot that military-grade pepper spray contains it. And where does
that leave the Grim Reaper? When you double the ghost pepper heat, the story starts...or
ends...with a mouth on fire.

The Scoville heat unit range for the ghost pepper is between 854,000 and 1,042,427. At
1,410,000 to 2,210,000 SHU, the Carolina Reaper outnumbers it. Let's put it in terms we can
all understand: this duo will be 107 times hotter than a jalapeno at the very least (from the
mildest ghost pepper to the hottest jalapeno) and 880 times hotter at the very most.

Sure, the Reaper wins in terms of pure SHU (it holds the world record), but eating either of
these chilies raws requires gloves and a gallon of milk. Although the ghost pepper challenge
is not recommended, many people do it anyway. They have a significant culinary following
as a base for extreme hot sauces and salsas rather than as raw cooking pepper. Unless the
pepper extract has been diluted with other ingredients, most people will find these to be too
hot.

The Aroma And Flavor

Both peppers have an unexpected sweetness, but the Carolina Reaper has been bred to be the
sweetest super-hot pepper of the bunch. Before the heat hits, you get a taste of these peppers.
Both chilies have a slow burn, with the heat building up over 30 seconds to a minute before
dissipating.

These chilies' sweetness is frequently exploited in hot sauces by combining them with
tropical fruit and other sweet ingredients. In this regard, both peppers have a lot in common
with the milder – but still extremely hot – habanero and scotch bonnet chilies, though the
latter two are much more widely available.

Is it possible to buy them fresh?

Only in exceptional circumstances. These peppers are too hot to be sold in a supermarket.
They may be available at some specialty stores and farmer's markets, but you'll have to look.
Dried ghost peppers and Carolina Reapers can both be found on Amazon.com. Unless you
grow them yourself, that's likely your best bet.

How many different products do you think these peppers are used in?

These are two well-known chilies that can be found in a wide variety of hot sauces, mustards,
salsas, powders, rubs, and other spicy foods. Many ghost pepper and Carolina Reaper hot
sauces and other items are available from online vendors. A few brave supermarkets will
even stock ghost pepper hot sauces. Also, the Carolina Reaper is grown by the PuckerButt
Pepper Company. Therefore, reaper products are available in their store.

Final Thoughts

Although the Carolina Reaper wins in terms of heat, the ghost pepper is more widely
available – at least in terms of product form. Over the years, it has developed a cult-like
following that is difficult to demolish. The reputation of the Carolina Reaper, on the other
hand, is rapidly increasing. It has the edgy moniker, the spiciness, and the flavor to become
the next chili pepper rock star.

Use caution with both of these chilis. This isn't mild spiciness. It isn't even suitable for the
moderately daring. These are for aficionados of spicy foods. We recommend the habanero
and Scotch bonnet to the mildly adventurous – they're both extremely hot, but you'll keep
your sanity.