SuperhotC. chinenseEngland
Infinity Chili
Infinity Chilli · Infinity Pepper
1,176,182Scoville Heat Units
Heat context
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Botanical data
Heat (SHU)1,176,182
SpeciesC. chinense
OriginEngland
Days to mature90
Plant height90–120 cm
Wall thicknessThin
Ripe colourred
YieldModerate
Growth habitBush
Germination7-21
FoliageGreen
Unripe colourgreen
About this variety
The Infinity Chili was bred by Nick Woods of Fire Foods in Grantham, Lincolnshire, and briefly held the Guinness World Record for the world's hottest pepper in 2011 with a peak measurement of 1,176,182 SHU. This Capsicum chinense hybrid is notable for its extreme heat that builds slowly but intensely, and its characteristic fruity undertones typical of superhot chinense varieties.
Flavour profile
fruityfloralextreme heatslow buildintense
Culinary scores
Sauce
9/10
Drying
6/10
Pickling
3/10
Culinary uses
Used extremely sparingly in superhot hot sauces, extreme challenge dishes, and as a component in competitive hot sauces. Requires careful handling and should be used in minute quantities. Popular among chiliheads for testing heat tolerance.
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Quick reference
Heat1,176,182 SHU
SpeciesC. chinense
OriginEngland
Days to ripe90
Ripe colourred
Best forSauce
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