Has anyone tried the Carolina Reaper?

The Carolina Reaper is the official hottest pepper in the world is the with a reported over 2 million Scoville heat units. So, enough of this pepper in a short period of time can surely kill you. Maybe. No one has tried it, nor would we recommend it!

How does it feel to eat a Carolina Reaper?

The heat is so bad, it feels good — Currie says Reaper consumers sometimes experience something like a runner’s high. And the cooldown can take a little while — expect about half an hour before the heat sensation dissipates. (Currie, by the way, recommends citric acid — like lemon juice — to help ice the fire.)

How do you survive eating a Carolina Reaper?

Slowly drink milk if any irritation is felt in the mouth area. Milk contains casein that binds to capsaicin, neutralizing its spicy effect. Consume antacids if any stomach pain is felt more than an hour after pepper consumption. Antacids will help to reduce feelings of heartburn and other stomach discomforts.

How bad does the Carolina Reaper hurt?

The reaper’s tendency to inflict pain is well publicized. It holds the world’s hottest pepper distinction from Guinness and clocks in at more than 1.5 million Scoville heat units, which is what researchers use to quantify a food’s firepower. That makes it about 300 times spicier than even the most intense jalapeño.

Can a Carolina Reaper hurt your stomach?

When that Carolina Reaper hits your stomach lining and you retch, “that response is because there are pain-sensing nerve endings in the stomach”, says Bryant. “The body says, ‘I don’t care if it’s a thermal burn or a chemical, but I’m going to get rid of it.

Are eating hot peppers good for you?

Fiery peppers pack major health perks. In terms of vitamin C, they beat oranges 3 to 1. They’re also stuffed with vitamins A, B, and E. Some studies suggest capsaicin acts as an antioxidant to protect your cells and helps tamp down inflammation.

How long does the burn from a Carolina Reaper last?

Some people report that the burning sensation in your mouth can last up to 20 minutes, but the digestive pain can last anywhere from 2-5 hours. A man by the name of Matt Gross ate three of the C-Reaps in 2014 to break a Guinness world record and noted that it took him around 14 hours to fully recover.