Pepper comparison
7 Pot Douglah vs Ghost Pepper
7 Pot Douglah is roughly 1.4× hotter than Ghost Pepper.
Superhot853K–1.9M SHU
7 Pot DouglahFrom caribbean
- Flavor
- Earthy, smoky, slightly sweet — among the most complex flavors in the superhot tier.
- Color
- Chocolate brown
- Best uses
- Trinidadian pepper sauces with mustard, lime, and culantro · Premium craft superhot hot sauces emphasizing flavor · Fermented mash for long-aged complex superhot sauces
- Pairs with
- Caribbean, Trinidadian, Slow-cooked meats, Cocoa and coffee notes
Extreme855K–1.0M SHU
Ghost PepperFrom south asia
- Flavor
- Smoky, earthy fruit with a building heat that escalates for several minutes.
- Color
- Red (most common), chocolate, or yellow
- Best uses
- Northeastern Indian curries and chutneys in small quantities · Ghost pepper hot sauces and salsas · Infused oils for indirect, deep heat
- Pairs with
- Indian, Fermented condiments, Pork, Slow-cooked meats
Quick verdict
Which one to use
- —If you want more heat: reach for 7 Pot Douglah (853K–1.9M SHU).
- —If you want manageable heat: use Ghost Pepper (855K–1.0M SHU).
- —For 7 Pot Douglah-style flavor: earthy, smoky, slightly sweet — among the most complex flavors in the superhot tier.
- —For Ghost Pepper-style flavor: smoky, earthy fruit with a building heat that escalates for several minutes.