The world's hottest chili pepper is the Carolina Reaper, measuring over two million Scoville units.
Why it is true
Bred through selective crossbreeding, this pepper is so intense that consuming it can cause extreme headaches and nausea, officially classified as the world's strongest by Guinness.
Source: Agriculture
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