Pepper X vs Carolina Reaper

From north america

Flavor

Earthy, slightly tropical first note that vanishes into the most intense sustained heat of any verified pepper.

Color

Yellow-green to greenish-yellow

Best uses

Used in tiny quantities in extreme hot sauces (Puckerbutt's 'The Last Dab Apollo' line) · Powdered for spice blends sold by specialty hot sauce producers · Largely a sauce ingredient — not used in home cooking due to extreme heat

Pairs with

Managed with dairy, Sweet fruit bases to balance, Strictly micro-doses

From 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