News @kbin.social mike591 @kbin.social 10mo ago

The new world's hottest pepper, Pepper X, is 3 times spicier than its predecessor

www.npr.org /2023/10/17/1206450553/worlds-hottest-pepper-guinness-record-pepper-x

Ed Currie of PuckerButt Pepper Company in South Carolina said his team stabilized Pepper X about a decade ago, but only released it now because no one had been able to beat his previous record.

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Can we just skip everything in between and eat lava?
- It's possible to obtain pure capsaicin. At this point I'm surprised it isn't for sale as a sprinkle-on condiment.
I know Ed Currie personally. He's a great dude, gives back to the community, and is a total mad scientist. He has peppers waiting in the wings which put this one to shame!
- Well...if so, what's he waiting for? Those would be the hottest peppers.
  
  Always hold your cards to your chest, give someone else a goal that's in reach, then reveal that they, in fact, aren't even close to beating you.
Apartheid Andy already ruined that letter.
- Not to be confused with Pepper Y, Pepper Z, and Pepper Pi
  
  And do not make Pepper Pie.
Why not just eat the fatal ones they use to make bear deterrent and shit? Maybe some of these super spice fanatics are immune to it and won't die. 🤔

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