Pepper X

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Pepper X
SpeciesCapsicum chinense
BreederEd Currie
OriginFort Mill, South Carolina, United States

Pepper X is a type of Capsicum chili pepper created by Ed Currie, who made the Carolina Reaper.[1][2][3] In 2023, the Guinness World Records said it was the most spicy member in the world at that time.[3]

References[change | change source]

  1. Kim, Chloe (17 October 2023). "Guinness World Records crowns new hottest pepper". BBC News. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  2. Saelinger, Tracy (29 September 2017). "'World's hottest pepper' will make you choke, sweat and cry for mercy". Today, NBC News. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Hultquist, Mike (23 February 2018). "Pepper X – Latest News and Information". Chili Pepper Madness. Retrieved 21 January 2019.