Describe the feeling of what it's like to actually eat one. (for those of you that are brave enough to have done it).
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heat What is it like to actually eat a Carolina Reaper?
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Harry_Dangler
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Brave enough or drunk enough? I think I was the latter, it was like waahhhHHHHHHH, pass me another beer! Just like a regular Habanero but alot more intense 
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These guys probably describe it better, if you havn't seen this.
.These guys probably describe it better, if you havn't seen this.
Yeah, that's totally not funny. Eating superhots requires "training" to make your body accustomed to that kind of heat. "Know thyself", body and mind.
HellfireFarm
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I've been eating spicy all my life. I've ordered "Thai hot" and then asked for hot sauce to make it hotter.
Most I've ever done is slices. Never tried a whole reaper, or even ghost (plenty of habaneros, though). Based on the reaper slices, I don't think I'll try a whole one.
Most I've ever done is slices. Never tried a whole reaper, or even ghost (plenty of habaneros, though). Based on the reaper slices, I don't think I'll try a whole one.
HellfireFarm
Business Member
yes
that all depends on your tolerance at the time and how they are prepared. For me at this time... it was nice. Nice earthy taste.
First and last time I ate a whole reaper, I was surprised how much it burned in the throat and ears. If you eat small slices, it burns more in the front of mouth, not so much in the ears and throat.
The worst part, by far, is what it does to your gut: cap cramps. It’s not unusual to wake up in the middle of the night to vomit or just feel generally miserable. To me, cap cramps are far more unbearable than the mouth burn.
Cap cramps have gotten worse for me over the years, so now I limit myself to 1 gram when tasting new superhots. Even then, I sometimes get cap cramps.
The worst part, by far, is what it does to your gut: cap cramps. It’s not unusual to wake up in the middle of the night to vomit or just feel generally miserable. To me, cap cramps are far more unbearable than the mouth burn.
Cap cramps have gotten worse for me over the years, so now I limit myself to 1 gram when tasting new superhots. Even then, I sometimes get cap cramps.
it is very pleasant for the first 15 to 20 seconds.
if you are going to try , do yourself a favour and seed them .
Chile seeds are indigestible which means they are going to take the full ride.
you will get burning ring either way but hopefully it won't feel like someone dragged a burning Christmas tree through you.
if you are going to try , do yourself a favour and seed them .
Chile seeds are indigestible which means they are going to take the full ride.
you will get burning ring either way but hopefully it won't feel like someone dragged a burning Christmas tree through you.
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HellfireFarm
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Never had reactions like that - but I guess it's all what you're used to. Hiccups, that's another thing though.
Unfortunately, lately I can't take as hot anymore, not because of tolerance but because of acid
Unfortunately, lately I can't take as hot anymore, not because of tolerance but because of acid
Never had reactions like that - but I guess it's all what you're used to. Hiccups, that's another thing though.
Unfortunately, lately I can't take as hot anymore, not because of tolerance but because of acid
If you can eat tomatoes and oranges, what you are describing probably isn't acid; it's cap cramps.
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HellfireFarm
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Been living with it and treated for it for 20 years so I'm pretty sure what it is (GERD to be specific). If I plan ahead I can take extra meds and it isn't so bad.