Trinidad Scorpion

Introducing the fiery and exotic Trinidad Scorpion! This legendary chili pepper is a Capsicum chinense cultivar and not for the faint of heart. It is a hybrid pepper and thus not indigenous to anywhere, as the name may suggest, and is amongst the hottest in the world: with its intense heat and distinctive flavor, it's a must-have for spice enthusiasts.

But that's not all! Explore our collection of other scorching hot peppers like the habanero and our Carolina reaper, you may even be interested in the pepper x range, now the spiciest chili in the world!

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The Trinidad Scorpion is a variety of the Capsicum chinense species, which is of the bonnet family of peppers. Its gnarly appearance strongly resembles the habanero and the Scotch Bonnet but the Trinidad Scorpion has both of these peppers beat with its extreme heat! The only other pepper listed by the Guinness Book of World Records that beats the Trinidad Scorpion pepper is the Carolina Reaper pepper. Second place may generally be considered a losing position, but in the case of the World’s Hottest Peppers, that’s not necessarily true.

How Can I Use Trinidad Scorpion Pepper Products In Recipes?

You may have asked yourself what to do with trinidad scorpion peppers, there are many recipes one can choose from and they compliment a dish much like many peppers, but they are mostly sed sparingly in sauces, marinades, and spice blends to add extreme heat. A small amount is sufficient to significantly increase the spiciness of any dish.

Trinidad Scorpion Scoville

The Trinidad Scorpion pepper is currently second on the World’s Hottest Pepper list. It has an average rating of 1,200,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU) with the hottest Trinidad Scorpions measuring 2,009,231 SHU. The number one spot currently belongs to the Carolina Reaper, which has a max of 2,200,000 SHU and has an average of 1,641,000 SHU. So, although the Carolina Reaper is generally hotter than the Trinidad Scorpion, sometimes the Trinidad Scorpion wins for heat. It really just depends on the time and place of measurement. They are typically neck-and-neck competitors.

Click any of the products below to learn more and be sure to check out our Trinidad Scorpion Pepper: The Ultimate Guide to the World's Second Hottest Pepper for more information.

Are There Safety Tips For Handling Trinidad Scorpion Peppers?

Yes, it's crucial to wear gloves and avoid touching your face when handling Trinidad Scorpion peppers. Their intense heat can cause severe skin and eye irritation, so proper precautions are necessary. Whilst not as bad as the carolina reaper or the pepper x, it is still a very hot chili and one you dont want in painful places.