Bhut Jolokia - Ghost Pepper - The chile paste is used for everything from hot sauce to bear spray and tear gas. It boasts well over a whopping 1,000,000 Scoville Heat Units. This is the best tasting super hot pepper and is great for fresh salsa, chutney, jerk sauces, and ghost pepper jam!
This chile became famous by being the first hottest chile on the planet. It creates an intense burning sensation lasting up to 30 minutes, but there is good news. The heat will eventually wear off and it doesn't cause any permanent damage. This landrace pepper is from India and is named after the Indian Cobra. The fierce bite of the pepper is like the venom of this highly venomous snake!