The Carolina Reaper, the hottest pepper, reaches up to 2.2 million Scoville heat units, surpassing jalapeños significantly. Its extreme heat can lead to hallucinations and vomiting. Despite personal reservations about trying it, options exist on various menu items across the U.S. There is a notable increase in American consumers favoring spicy foods, with over half interested in spicy items. This trend also extends to restaurants across all types, including ice-cream shops, suggesting a wider acceptance of spiciness in American cuisine.
The Carolina Reaper, bred from habaneros and Naga Viper peppers, is so hot it can cause hallucinations and has a Scoville heat of up to 2.2 million.
More than half of American consumers are likely to buy spicy food, rising from 39 percent in 2015, indicating a growing trend in spicy food consumption.
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