CAROLINA REAPER

Peperoncino Carolina Reaper belongs to the Capsicum Chinense species, originating from South Carolina where Mr. Ed Currie, owner of Puckerbutt Pepper Company, created this extremely spicy fruit from a cross between Naga Morich and a Red Habanero, naming it Carolina Reaper.

DESCRIPTION
The Carolina Reaper or Carolina Reaper Smokin' Ed, with its high level of spiciness, can reach up to 2,200,000 SHU (Scoville Heat Units). In 2013, it was officially proclaimed the spiciest chili pepper in the world, earning a rightful place in the Guinness World Records. The Carolina Reaper chili is a deep red color, with a rounded shape. Its lower end extends with a little tail reminiscent of a scorpion.

From a health perspective, the Carolina Reaper is a true blessing as it contains Vitamin A, which helps maintain the health of eyes, hair, and skin, and especially contains Vitamin C, which not only stops the spread of free radicals but is also useful and necessary to strengthen the immune system's barriers, lowering the risk of cancer by inhibiting the synthesis of carcinogenic substances. Moreover, recent studies scientifically confirm that using chili in our diet at least four times a week halves the risk of heart attack.

PAIRINGS

On the palate, it is extremely spicy, with a fruity taste and notes of chocolate and cinnamon. In the mouth, it gradually releases a long-lasting sensation of heat that extends to the nose and throat. In cooking, it should be used sparingly, and when paired skillfully, it enhances the flavor of grilled meats, stewed game, pizza, and spaghetti. It is ideal for making exotic sauces and those intended for BBQ.

We have been cultivating the Carolina Reaper chili since 2014. Each year, we carefully select and isolate seeds from the plants to avoid crossbreeding and ensure the purity of the Carolina Reaper chili. We carefully preserve the seeds to replant them the following year.

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