Pepper X

2.69 million SHU

Hottest chili pepper, Guinness 2023

Confirmed Hottest and sweetest · Verified 2026-10-31 · WWV-FD-001

Ed Currie's Pepper X was measured at an average of 2.69 million Scoville heat units in 2023. That is about three times hotter than the Carolina Reaper.

Sources

Where Food Comes From: Pepper X earns Guinness title
UPI: Guinness names Pepper X hottest chili