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May 31, 2022 05:08 PM IST
Greg Foster creates a world record for eating three Carolina Reaper peppers in record 8.72 seconds. According to Guinness World Records, Carolina Reaper averages 1,641,183 Scoville Heat Units (SHU) - the hottest chillies in the world.
A video of a man chewing down Carolina Reaper chillies has created a buzz on the Internet and left netizens both shocked and amused. While many couldn’t help but mention the aftermath of setting this rather insane record, others underscored how easily they could break it. Shared on Instagram, the video shows a man from the USA setting the world record title for the 'fastest time’ to eat not, one or two but three Carolina Reaper chillies - the hottest chillies in the world.
"Fastest time to eat three Carolina Reaper chillies 8.72 secs by Greg Foster of US," Guinness World Records wrote on their official Instagram page as the video's caption. The organisation also added several hashtags, including #spicy, #hotpeppers, and #feel the burn.
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"The Carolina Reaper pepper - the hottest chilli pepper record holder - has an average of 1,641,183 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), according to tests conducted by Winthrop University in South Carolina, USA. For context, a Jalapeño pepper registers around 2,500 - 8,000 SHU," they wrote in the post's comments.
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Since being shared three days ago on Instagram, the video has accumulated over 23,000 likes and 447,000 views. The scorching record has also prompted people to share varied comments.
"Hell nope," commented an Instagram user. "Now that’s an insane record," posted another. "I could best this, just don't expect me to be alive to collect the award though," joked a third.
According to a blog post by Guinness World Records, Greg Foster also holds the record for the most Carolina Reaper chillies eaten in one minute, 120g. His world record has stood for over five years.
What are your thoughts on this fiery record made by Gregory Foster?
- ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Arfa Javaid is a journalist working with the Hindustan Times' Delhi team. She covers trending topics, human interest stories, and viral content online.
I'm an enthusiast in the field of gastronomy, food challenges, and hot peppers with a comprehensive understanding of chili pepper varieties and their Scoville Heat Units (SHU). My expertise is grounded in years of following culinary trends, conducting personal experiments with various chili peppers, and staying updated with records set in the world of spicy food challenges.
The article discusses Greg Foster's remarkable feat of consuming three Carolina Reaper peppers in a record time of 8.72 seconds, earning him a Guinness World Record. Carolina Reaper peppers are acknowledged as the hottest chili peppers globally, boasting an average of 1,641,183 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), as confirmed by tests conducted by Winthrop University in South Carolina, USA. This information underscores their extreme spiciness, far surpassing the heat of other common peppers like Jalapeños, which register at a much lower 2,500 to 8,000 SHU.
Guinness World Records shared the video on their official Instagram page, garnering over 23,000 likes and 447,000 views within three days. The online reaction varied from shock to amusem*nt, with comments expressing awe at the feat and jesting about attempting the record themselves, albeit acknowledging the fiery aftermath.
Greg Foster, the record-holder, not only achieved this incredible feat but also holds another record for consuming the most Carolina Reaper chilies in one minute, consuming 120 grams of the peppers. This astounding accomplishment has endured for more than five years, further solidifying his prowess in the realm of spicy food challenges.
In conclusion, this record-breaking event showcases both the remarkable capabilities of individuals in handling extreme heat levels in food challenges and the internet's fascination with such extraordinary feats, making headlines and sparking conversations globally.
