The Naga Morich (also known as Dorset Naga) is a Capsicum chinense variety native to Northeast India and Bangladesh. Its name means "Snake Bite," a fitting warning for its place at the top of the Scoville Scale. It is the cousin of the famous Ghost Pepper and one of the super-hots with the most complex flavor profile.
Naga Morich is firmly in the "Nuclear" category. Heat levels range between 1,000,000 and 1,500,000 Scoville Units (SHU). The heat is a "slow burner," starting gently before exploding in intensity.
The ripe fruit is vibrant red, conical, and features wrinkled skin. The aroma is exceptional: floral, sweet, and fruity, with notes of citrus and pineapple. Ideal for premium hot sauces and intense meat marinades.
Gloves are mandatory. Must be handled with extreme caution due to its ability to cause skin burns.
Naga Morich - SHU 1,200,000. Pack of 10 selected seeds, with identification label for species, origin, and heat level.
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