Pepper comparison
7 Pot Primo vs Komodo Dragon
Komodo Dragon is roughly 1.1× hotter than 7 Pot Primo.
Superhot1.4M–1.9M SHU
7 Pot PrimoFrom north america
- Flavor
- Sweet, slightly fruity entry that gives way to extreme sustained heat with a distinctive smoky finish.
- Color
- Red
- Best uses
- Premium superhot hot sauces from craft producers · Dried and powdered for extreme spice blends · Fermented mash for long-aged superhot sauces
- Pairs with
- Sweet bases to balance, Tropical fruit, Fermented condiments
Superhot1.4M–2.2M SHU
Komodo DragonFrom europe
- Flavor
- Mild, almost sweet first impression that escalates into one of the most delayed and sustained heat profiles in the pepper world.
- Color
- Red
- Best uses
- Specialty UK hot sauces · Dried and powdered for extreme spice blends · Pepper eating challenges
- Pairs with
- Slow-cooked stews, Cream-based sauces to balance, Used carefully
Quick verdict
Which one to use
- —If you want more heat: reach for Komodo Dragon (1.4M–2.2M SHU).
- —If you want manageable heat: use 7 Pot Primo (1.4M–1.9M SHU).
- —For 7 Pot Primo-style flavor: sweet, slightly fruity entry that gives way to extreme sustained heat with a distinctive smoky finish.
- —For Komodo Dragon-style flavor: mild, almost sweet first impression that escalates into one of the most delayed and sustained heat profiles in the pepper world.