Pepper comparison
Carolina Reaper vs 7 Pot Primo
Carolina Reaper is roughly 1.1× hotter than 7 Pot Primo.
Superhot1.4M–2.2M SHU
Carolina ReaperFrom north america
- Flavor
- Fruity, sweet entry followed by the most intense sustained heat of any widely available pepper.
- Color
- Red
- Best uses
- Used in tiny quantities in superhot hot sauces · Dried and powdered for extreme spice blends · Competition cooking and eating challenges
- Pairs with
- Managed with dairy, Sweet fruit bases to balance, BBQ smoked meats
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
Quick verdict
Which one to use
- —If you want more heat: reach for Carolina Reaper (1.4M–2.2M SHU).
- —If you want manageable heat: use 7 Pot Primo (1.4M–1.9M SHU).
- —For Carolina Reaper-style flavor: fruity, sweet entry followed by the most intense sustained heat of any widely available pepper.
- —For 7 Pot Primo-style flavor: sweet, slightly fruity entry that gives way to extreme sustained heat with a distinctive smoky finish.