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There are thousands of different types of peppers and chilies throughout the world. Each has a different heat level, measured in Scoville Heat Units (SHU). According to Guinness World Records, the spiciest pepper is the Carolina Reaper which packs 1,641,183 SHU. Pass the milk!
The Carolina Reaper is just one of the thousands of peppers and chilies you can eat. If you know all about peppers and heat, take this test for a fun challenge!
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