New Chili Is World's Hottest

bazzalunatic writes "The Trinidad Scorpion Butch T chili is grown and harvested by an Australian company, and not by the inmates of an Australian insane asylum as rumored. The chili is claimed to be the world's hottest (1,463,700 SU), surpassing the current Naga Viper chili at 1,382,118 SU. From the article: '"They're just severe, absolutely severe," says Marcel de Wit, The Chili Factory co-owner. "No wonder they start making crowd-control grenades now with chilies. It's just wicked." The chili is so scorching that Marcel and his team have to wear protective gear when handling the new variety. "If you don't wear gloves your hands will be pumping heat for two days later," he says.'"

Comments

COME ON ICE CREAM!!!

[Spritzer]

Someone better find a better ice cream to start chasing these chilies with.

Re:What's the point?

[Bob the Super Hamste]

I have never had a problem growing Bhut Jolokias up here in Minnesota in the summer. We have some nice hot humid days and it still can get cool in the night. I do have to start them inside each year since it is still possible to get some hard freezes even now. I love these peppers since these are what I consider a hot pepper, I grow also grow jalapeños, bell, cayenne, habanero and can eat all of them fresh off the plant like candy. Fresh ones are always better and hotter than the ones from the store

Interesting story. One time I was making chili and forgot to wash my hands after cutting up all the peppers (about 2 bells, 12 jalapeños, 12 cayenne, 6 habanero, and 6 Bhut Jolokias) and went to pee. I ended up curled up on the floor in the fetal position for about half an hour I have never felt that much pain ever. I was numb for several hours afterwards. I never notice it on my hands as they are rough and calloused, but it is a different story on sensitive skin.