Carolina reaper

How do Carolina Reaper and Ghost Pepper differ? 

Now, I am a man who likes his hot peppers to be punchy, but there’s a difference between a left hook from Stephen Hawking and an upper cut from Joshua Anthony, and these two definitely fall into the latter category. While the Carolina Reaper and the Ghost Pepper might look similar and possess intestinal-tracht-annihilating levels of heat, there are significant differences between them in terms of origin, flavour, and heat level.

Origin and Development:

• Carolina Reaper: This hybrid chilli was developed by Ed ´Smokin’’ Currie. He is from PuckerButt Pepper Company of South Carolina, USA. He is also a certified psychopath who wants to rub out humans via the gift of hot peppers. This is a hybrid between a Pakistani Naga and a Red Habanero, created specifically to be extremely hot.
• Ghost Pepper: Also known as Bhut Jolokia or Naga Jolokia, this chilli originates from northeastern India and Bangladesh, especially the states of Assam, Nagaland, and Manipur. It is a naturally occurring pepper and has been used in traditional Indian cuisine for centuries.

Bhut Jolokia, Naga Jolokia or Ghost Pepper

Flavour and Appearance:

• Carolina Reaper: It has a distinctive appearance with a rough surface and a small stinger-like tail. Its flavour is fruity with notes of cinnamon and chocolate, complemented by enough heat to melt an induit’s freezer. 
• Ghost Pepper: It is slightly larger and smoother in appearance compared to the Carolina Reaper. Its flavour is also fruity, but with a more earthy and smoky touch.

Characteristic Comparison:

Which is hotter: Carolina Reaper or Ghost Pepper according to the Scoville scale?

In terms of heat, the Carolina Reaper significantly surpasses the Ghost Pepper on the Scoville scale.

• Carolina Reaper: This chilli has a heat range between 1,400,000 and 2,200,000 Scoville units. In fact it used to be the hottest chili in the world according to the Guinness World Records, but was recently usurped by The Pepper X. In simple terms it’s hot. Not hot like South Beach or Greece hot; more like the surface of the sun hot. The extreme level of capsaicin in the Carolina Reaper can cause an intense and prolonged burning sensation You’ve been warned.
• Ghost Pepper: Although it doesn’t reach the scary level of the Carolina Reaper, the Ghost Pepper isn’t far behind with a heat range between 855,000 and 1,041,427 Scoville units. It isn’t for the faint hearted. Or the faint boweled. 

What types of hot sauces with Carolina Reaper and Ghost Pepper exist? 

There are a number of hot sauces on the market that use these chilies to create extreme spice experiences…

Carolina Reaper Sauces:

• The Last Dab XXX: Famous from the show “Hot Ones,” this sauce combines Carolina Reaper with other extremely hot chilies. It’s more painful than a knitting needle in the eye.
• PuckerButt Reaper Squeezins: One of the purest Carolina Reaper sauces, with a very high concentration of chill and a stupid name.

Sauces with Ghost Pepper:

• Blair’s Ultra Death Sauce: Ghost Pepper along with other chilies create an extremely hot sauce for people who are committed to suffering. 
• Mad Dog 357 Ghost Pepper: With an insane heat level, this sauce is one of the most popular among extreme chilli heads.

At TheSauceMan, you can find a variety of gourmet hot sauces including Ghost Pepper Mango which combines the heat of the Ghost Pepper with the sweetness of mango, creating a unique experience for the palate. Visit our online store to explore more options and take your love for heat to the next level.