The world’s hottest pepper is currently the Carolina Reaper, clocking in at an average of 1.6 million Scoville Heat Units. The world’s hottest tomato? That’s still to be determined.
Scientists Say They're Close to Making A Spicy Tomato
Why couldn't make tomatoes make capsaicin like their spicier cousins?
Roasted tomatoes. (Credit: Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock)
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