Chili seeds are used in the cuisine of almost all cultures. From the United States to India, hot pepper seeds add flavor and extra flair to a variety of dishes. There are literally thousands of varieties of chili seeds, including appearance, taste, and spiciness. These are some of the hottest hot peppers in the world.

Bhut Jolokia

The Bhut Jolokia pepper currently holds the Guinness World Record for the hottest pepper in the world. Bhut Jolokia chili seeds originate from the Assam region of northern India and have an SHU rating of over one million. SHU is the acronym for Scoville Heat Unit, and it measures the amount of water necessary for the heat of a chili to be undetectable.

Red tartan hat

Although they may seem similar, the red scotch bonnet pepper and the habanero pepper are different species. The Scottish hat has a different shape that resembles a Scottish hat (hence the name) and grows primarily in the Caribbean, while the habanero grows primarily in Latin America. Scotch Bonnet red chili is 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter and has a more tropical fruity flavor.

Twilight NuMex

In addition to being very, very hot, NuMex Twilight peppers are also some of the most visually stunning in the world. These peppers are about an inch long and are very bright and change color as they ripen, from purple to orange to bright red. A NuMex Twilight plant covered in peppers at different stages of ripening is truly a sight.

Tabasco

Tabasco pepper is the main ingredient in the famous chili sauce of the same name. They are essential in Creole cuisine and have a unique smoky flavor combined with a high level of spiciness. Tabasco peppers are small and sharp and grow on branched plants.

Hungarian hot

This chili comes from Hungary and can grow up to 6 inches long and 2 inches in diameter. It's hotter when eaten raw. It ripens from green to yellow to red, and if eaten in its yellow state, it has a sweet and succulent flavor.

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