Enter the realm of extreme heat with the Carolina Reaper, one of the world's hottest chili peppers. These gnarled, red peppers with a distinctive scorpion-like tail deliver a blistering, volcanic heat that is not for the faint of heart. Behind the fire is a surprisingly fruity, sweet flavor. Used in minute quantities, it is the key ingredient for championship-level hot sauces, extreme food challenges, and for adding serious fire to any dish. We supply them whole and dried for maximum potency and shelf life.