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The Yellow Carolina Reaper Pepper (Capsicum chinense) is a color variant of the world-famous Carolina Reaper, which once held the title of the world's hottest pepper. It is a hybrid of the same super-hot lineage, created by Ed Currie in the USA. While the original version is red, this yellow variant offers an identical and overwhelming heat with a small but significant change in the flavor profile. It is the pepper for the enthusiast who demands the maximum level of heat but appreciates the fruity nuances that yellow peppers tend to offer.
Yellow Carolina Reaper is classified as Nuclear (Extreme Pungency Degree).
Its Scoville level (SHU) is estimated between 1,400,000 and 2,200,000 SHU, placing it at the top of the scale. It is a pepper that burns instantly and deeply, with an intense heat that lingers in the throat and body. Handling must be done with gloves and extreme caution.
The flavor is surprisingly sweet and fruity, with accented notes of tropical fruits and citrus touches, typical of yellow peppers. This pleasant flavor precedes the wave of extreme heat, making it a complex and sought-after pepper. The pulp is wrinkled and has a strong floral aroma.
The fruits have a bulbous and wrinkled shape, maintaining the Reaper's most famous feature: the pointed tail that resembles a reaper's scythe. They reach an average size of 5 to 6 cm and mature to a Golden Yellow or vibrant yellow.
This pepper is intended for applications where heat is the main goal, being used in minimal quantities: Extreme Intensity Hot Sauces, where its potency is diluted with fruits like mango and pineapple; to be Dehydrated and Ground into powder or flakes for seasoning (use only a pinch); and to be used in Extracts and flavored oils.
Yellow Carolina Reaper - SHU 2,200,000. Pack of 10 selected seeds, with identification sticker of species, origin and heat.
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