World record

【明報專訊】Do you like spicy foods? A typical chilli's spiciness is around 10,000 Scoville Heat Units (史高維爾指標，SHU), but the Carolina Reaper (卡羅萊納死神) has on average a spiciness level of 1,569,300 SHU. According to Guinness World Records, it has remained the hottest chilli in the world since 2013. The chilli is grown by Ed Currie, a farmer who lives in South Carolina. Be cautious! Carolina Reapers may cause vomiting and even spasm.

■Glossary

spasm (n) 痙攣、抽搐