Dragon's Breath (chili pepper)
Dragon's Breath (chili pepper)
The Dragon's Breath chili is a chili pepper cultivar reputed to be one of the world's hottest. It was first grown in 2017 by a British horticulturist named Mike Smith in collaboration with Nottingham Trent University. The Dragon's Breath chili was initially intended to be a novelty plant, but it has since gained recognition for its extreme heat and potential medicinal uses.
History[edit | edit source]
The Dragon's Breath chili was developed by Mike Smith, a horticulturist from St Asaph, North Wales. Smith worked in conjunction with Nottingham Trent University to create a chili pepper that could potentially be used as an alternative to traditional anesthetic in countries where access to anesthesia is limited. The pepper's name, "Dragon's Breath," is derived from its intense heat, which is said to be reminiscent of the heat of a dragon's breath.
Characteristics[edit | edit source]
The Dragon's Breath chili is notable for its extreme heat. It measures approximately 2.48 million on the Scoville scale, a measurement of the pungency (spicy heat) of chili peppers. This makes it one of the hottest chili peppers in the world, surpassing the heat of the Carolina Reaper, which is the current Guinness World Record holder.
The pepper is also known for its small size, typically measuring less than an inch in length. Despite its small size, the Dragon's Breath chili is said to pack a powerful punch, with a single pepper being enough to cause severe discomfort.
Potential Uses[edit | edit source]
In addition to its potential use as a culinary ingredient, the Dragon's Breath chili has been explored for its potential medicinal uses. The pepper's extreme heat triggers a reaction in the body that can numb the skin, making it a potential alternative to traditional anesthetics. However, further research is needed to fully understand the potential benefits and risks of using the Dragon's Breath chili in this way.
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