Originally from India, it held the Guinness World Record as the hottest pepper in the world until 2013. The ghost pepper features a distinctive wrinkled skin and typically ripens to a vibrant red or orange color. With a Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) rating surpassing 1 million, the ghost pepper delivers an intense and prolonged burning sensation. Its flavor profile is not only about heat but also carries fruity and slightly sweet undertones.