Pepper Xo <UPDATED>

According to Currie, Pepper XO is the result of a meticulous breeding process, involving the selection of the hottest peppers from his collection. The goal was to create a pepper that would surpass the heat of the infamous Carolina Reaper, which was previously recognized as the world's hottest pepper by the Guinness World Records.

🔥 Pepper X registers an average of 2.69 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU) . For context, a standard jalapeño sits around 5,000 SHU. That means Pepper X is roughly 500 times hotter than your average taco topping. pepper xo

The story of Pepper XO begins with Ed Currie, a chili pepper expert and breeder from South Carolina, USA. Currie, also known as the "Pepper King," has spent years perfecting his craft, creating some of the hottest peppers in the world. His company, PuckerButt Pepper Company, has gained a reputation for pushing the boundaries of heat and flavor. According to Currie, Pepper XO is the result

Beyond the kitchen, the term "Pepper XO" has appeared in other niches: For context, a standard jalapeño sits around 5,000 SHU

Here’s a complete explanation of — a term that appears in different contexts, most notably in hot sauce / spicy food culture and in Chinese / Southeast Asian cuisine.