The new world's hottest pepper, Pepper X, is 3 times spicier than its predecessor (www.npr.org)

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Ed Currie of PuckerButt Pepper Company in South Carolina said his team stabilized Pepper X about a decade ago, but only released it now because no one had been able to beat his previous record.

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[-] Tigbitties@kbin.social 5 points 1 year ago

Can we just skip everything in between and eat lava?

[-] palordrolap@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

It's possible to obtain pure capsaicin. At this point I'm surprised it isn't for sale as a sprinkle-on condiment.

[-] baggachipz@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago

I know Ed Currie personally. He's a great dude, gives back to the community, and is a total mad scientist. He has peppers waiting in the wings which put this one to shame!

[-] ripcord@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

Well...if so, what's he waiting for? Those would be the hottest peppers.

[-] ringwraithfish@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Always hold your cards to your chest, give someone else a goal that's in reach, then reveal that they, in fact, aren't even close to beating you.

[-] baggachipz@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Exactly right. Funny thing is he’s had Pepper X waiting for just such an event, but decided to release it anyway because nobody could beat the reaper. But they were getting close, so time to pull ahead again.

[-] FfaerieOxide@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Apartheid Andy already ruined that letter.

[-] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 1 points 1 year ago

Why not just eat the fatal ones they use to make bear deterrent and shit? Maybe some of these super spice fanatics are immune to it and won't die. 🤔

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