10 Of The World's Hottest Chillies, Dare To Try Them?

[{"selector":"#anim-10baab4e-fab6-4f0f-b281-e24f23ef9f73 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(21.84864087885063%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.14,.34,.47,.9)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4fce3859-4caa-4aa9-baed-1a6305da38c8","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-59c7e12e-9b80-4bf0-b857-710e62f498cd","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] It's no secret that India loves chillies. But even though we don't skimp on spice, the hottest chillies in the world might be a challenge even for us. These top 10 spiciest chillies in the world would really knock your socks off...if you're ready to face the fire.

10. Chocolate Habanero

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9. Pot Barrackpore

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8. Infinity Chilli

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7. Scorpion Butch T

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6. 7 Pot Primo

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5. Naga Viper

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4. Bhut Jolokia

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3. 7 Pot Douglah

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2. Trinidad Moruga Scorpion

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1. Carolina Reaper

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