By Shireen Jamooji
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.
An exceptionally hot chilli, ranging from 300,000 to 425,000 SHU, known for its smoky, fruity flavour and dark chocolate-like colour.
A scorching pepper from Trinidad and Tobago, measuring up to 1.3 million SHU, and named after the region it hails from.
Packing a fiery punch at approximately 1.2 million SHU, this chilli is known for its elongated shape and potent spiciness.
With a scorching heat level of about 1.4 million SHU, this pepper earns its place among the world's spiciest.
A sought-after cross of a Naga Morich and a Trinidad 7 Pot pepper from Trinidad, known for its intense heat, measuring up to 1.4 million SHU.
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A crossbreed of three hot peppers, delivering a staggering heat of around 1.3 million SHU with a sharp, citrusy taste.
Former record holder, still incredibly hot at 1 million SHU, with a distinct smoky flavour adding to its intensity.
Blistering heat at around 9-1.4 million SHU, it boasts a chocolatey appearance and a fiery burn that demands caution.
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Another superhot contender, with a Scoville Unit starting around 1.2 million SHU, with its searing heat lingering on the taste buds.
Guinness World Record holder, packing a fiery punch with an average heat level of 2.2 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU).