Which Pepper Is The Hottest Pepper?

The hottest pepper is image # 3!..the Serrano pepper.

The others are:

2nd Hottest - # 1 - Anaheim

Least Hottest # 2 - Bell Pepper

Now of course, there are even hotter peppers than that the serrano. Check out this chart with the heat rating scale.

Scoville Heat Ratings:

Pure capsaicin: 15,000,000 - 16,000,000

Pepper spray: 2,000,000 - 5,300,000

Naga Jolokia: 855,000 - 1,050,000

Red Savina Habanero: 350,000 - 580,000

Habanero Chili, Scotch Bonnet, Jamaican Hot Pepper, Datil pepper, Rocoto, African Birdseye, Madam Jeanette - 100,000 - 350,000

Thai pepper, Malagueta pepper, Chiltepin pepper, Pequin pepper: 50,000 - 100,000

Cayenne pepper, Aji pepper, Tabasco pepper, Chipotle pepper: 30,000 - 50,000

Serrano pepper (some Chipotle peppers): 10,000-23,000

Jalepeno pepper, Guajilo pepper, New Mexican Anaheim peppers, Paprika: 2,500 - 8,000

Anaheim pepper, Poblano pepper, Rocotillo pepper: 500 - 2,500

Pimento, Pepperoncini: 100 - 500

Bell pepper: 0

What do scientists say about YOUR personality if you like spicy food?

At a 2013 research convention, one group of scientists wanted to know if there is something unique about people who like spicy food.

The answer: People who like spicy food are also more likely to be risk takers.

Source: Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). (2013, July 17). Personality may predict if you like spicy foods. ScienceDaily. Retrieved April 12, 2014 frowww.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/07/130717141722.htm