Trinidad Scorpion Hot Pepper 7 Seeds!
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The Trinidad Moruga Scorpion is a chilli pepper variety from Trinidad and Tobago. It is one of the hottest peppers in the world, with a rating of 2,009,231 on the Scoville scale – around 400 times hotter than a jalapeño and up to 10 times hotter than a habanero!
The Trinidad Moruga Scorpion is a large, wrinkled pepper that can reach up to 3 inches (about 7.5 cm) long. It is usually orange or red, but can also be yellow or brown. It has a scorpion-like sting at the tip, which gives it its name.
The Trinidad Moruga Scorpion is known for its intense heat.
Despite its extreme heat, the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion is a popular ingredient in hot sauces and other spicy dishes.
Some facts about the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion pepper:
- It was officially tested and ranked by the Chile Pepper Institute in 2012.
- It was once ranked among the hottest peppers in the world.
- It contains a high concentration of capsaicin, the compound that gives chilli peppers their heat.
- Not recommended for people with a sensitive stomach or heart conditions.
