There’s liking hot food then there’s needing a fire truck on standby to put the flames out after you’ve eaten some of this Carolina Reaper chili powder! This infamous chili powder will do more than pack a punch to your food. Officially recorded as the world’s hottest pepper, the Carolina Reaper has been known to reach up to a staggering 2,200,000 SHU (Scoville Heat Units).
How does that compare with other peppers? To give you an indication of the heat you’re about to eat, a jalapeño pepper varies between 2,500 and 6,000 SHU while a habanero pepper can reach up to 350,000 SHU.
Once you get past the searing heat in your mouth, you can enjoy the delicious fruity flavour, which is slightly sweet. This powdered form of chili powder ensures you’ll get a more even level of heat in your food than you would if using flakes.
This Royal Command Carolina Reaper chili powder is perfect for spicing up your barbecue dishes. Mix it into a hot sauce or make a jelly to glaze the meats with. It’s also a great way to liven up a vegetable dish.
Just be sure to wear gloves when using it and take extreme care not to touch your eyes!