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Which of these peppers is the hottest?

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Retry Correct Incorrect Although habaneros can be dangerously hot peppers, Carolina reapers are one of the hottest in the world, boasting heat levels that eclipse 2 million Scoville units. According to Carolina reaper creator Ed Currie, only one pepper in the world called Pepper X (also of his creation) is hotter.
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Which of these peppers is the hottest?

  • Jalapeños
  • Carolina reapers
  • Habanero
  • Cayenne
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