Everyone brags about how much spicy food they can handle but have they really pushed the boundaries? The hot sauce is one of the most popular condiments out there and it all stems from one fiery ingredient, the chili pepper. These chili-based sauces from hell add spiciness and heat to your favorite dishes and will make you sweat buckets. But how hot can they get? Let’s first take a look at how heat is measured.
How To Measure Spiciness
We use the Scoville scale to measure the spiciness or pungency of any food item. It is based on capsaicinoids, among which capsaicin is the dominant component. This test involves dissolving an exact amount of dried pepper in alcohol to extract the heat component then it is diluted in a sugar water mixture until the heat is no longer detected. Now that we know how to measure heat levels from food. Let’s take a look into the spiciest hot sauces out there, without further delay, let the sweating begin.
15. The Reaper, 1.6 million SHUs
The Reaper is made of the Carolina Reaper peppers which is the world’s hottest pepper. This hot sauce is known for its mix of intense heat and hints of other flavors. People who have tasted The Reaper say that it has notes of sweetness and smokiness that balance the profile of this hot sauce.
14. LD50, 3 million SHUs
The LD50 is known for its intensity and lingering effect. It’s made of the Carolina pepper and the ghost pepper making it a challenge for most seasoned spice eaters. The LD50 has a heat that assaults the senses and all subtle flavors are overshadowed by its spice level.
13. The Last Dab XXX, 3 million SHUs
The Last Dab XXX is one of the most intense hot sauces out there and is usually featured in the Hot Ones Show. Its bold and fiery flavors will cause a burning sensation to all your senses and can even linger for some time. This is because The Last Dab is made up of the Pepper X, Chocolate Pepper X, and Peach Pepper X which are some of the world’s hottest peppers.
12. The 2nd Dimension, 3.5 million SHUs
The 2nd dimension is a concoction that will send your taste buds on a fiery ride. It has a complex flavor and is known for having hints of fruit, vinegar, and a lingering heat that lasts for quite some time. It’s made with ghost peppers that will surely to send you to the next dimension.
11. Mad Dog 44 Magnum, 5 million SHUs
This hot sauce can only be invented by mad dogs indeed. The Mad Dog 4 Magnum is known for its clean flavor and high level of heat. This hot sauce is made from pure capsaicin extract from ghost peppers and other kinds of peppers. Because of its clean flavor, it has no known bitterness or other unwanted flavors which lets your favorite dish shine.
10. Z Nothing Beyond Extremely Hot Sauce, 5 million SHUs
Z nothing beyond is a hot sauce that’s made with ghost peppers and will light up any dish you drizzle this on. It has an aroma that matches its heat level and has a clean hot flavor. If you’re a seasoned spice enthusiast then this hot sauce will be a challenge for you and will leave your taste buds tingling for more.
9. Mad Dog 357 Pepper Extract, 5 million SHUs
The Mad Dog 357 Pepper Extract will surprise you with its spice level and hidden undertones. It has a fruity hint from the habaneros and a savory side from the peri peri sauce and garlic used in its recipe. Because of its flavors and heat, this hot sauce makes a good partner for your favorite meat dishes and finger foods.
8. Meet Your Maker Hot Sauce, 5 million SHUs
The Meet Your Maker hot sauce is truly a haunting condiment that will send you down a fiery road. It’s made with dried ghost peppers and extract that will have you running for a glass of milk. Its packaging is also as deadly as its recipe as it’s packaged in a miniature coffin with a red wax seal that’s great for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
7. Get Bitten Black Mamba 6, 6 million SHUs
This hot sauce will definitely melt your face off with its venomous heat. The Get Bitten Black Mamba 6 is made from Habanero, vinegar, and capsaicin extract that will give you a poisonous blend of fruity, tangy, and spicy notes. Don’t be fooled by its chocolate flavor as it’s anything but sweet.
6. Bumblefu**ed Hot Sauce, 6 million SHUs
Bumblefoot’s Bumblef**ked Hot Sauce is not for those who lack strength of will. Its blend of Habanero, ginger, and fruits will make you sweat and tingle all over while eating your favorite dishes. The addition of caffeine and ginseng will wake your senses up and won’t allow you to lose consciousness with its spicy taste.
5. The End Hot Sauce, 6 million SHUs
The End is here and there’s nothing we can do to stop it. This hot sauce will linger in your mouth and will grow hotter by the minute. It will start of mild then will slowly intensify as it stays in your mouth for about 10 to 15 minutes or even more. That’s a long time to suffer in my opinion. So if you want a hot sauce that can cause panic and havoc on your body for an extended amount of time, this is the hot sauce for you.
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4. The Source Hot Sauce, 7.1 million SHUs
The Source Hot sauce can make you doubt your very existence. This hot sauce has a bold intense heat that can numb the senses and spice up 100 pots of chili with just an ounce. How many stomachs can this thing destroy? The packaging is one of a kind with an ancient empire theme that will make collectors and enthusiasts scramble for a bottle.
3. Mad Dog 357 No.9 Plutonium, 9 million SHUs
The Mad Dog 357 No. 9 Plutonium will make your body a barren wasteland. This scorcher is made up of 60% pure capsicum and is in a solid state when you buy it which means you’ll need to heat it up before you can use it. The packaging has a biohazard sign on it and is fitting for the level of heat it provides. Note that this little bottle of hot sauce has no other purpose than adding heat to your food. It has no other flavors or depth, just pure intense heat.
2. Regret Hot Sauce, 12 million SHUs
The Regret is a tomato-based sauce that will make you do just that, regret your life choices. It’s made with bourbon, garlic, lime, Habanero, and ghost peppers which gives it a savory and tangy taste at the beginning. As it slowly builds up in your taste buds it quickly becomes a sweet and savory inferno that will burn your body inside out. This hot sauce measures 12 million on the Scoville scale and only a drop or two is needed to add spice to your food like salsa, burritos, or any meat dishes.
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1. Pure Evil, 13 million SHUs
Evil comes in all forms and sizes and this time it comes in the form of a hot sauce. The Pure Evil hot sauce is a flavorless, colorless, liquid that adds an all-consuming heat to your favorite dishes. It doesn’t alter the taste of your food which can make it versatile. You can add this to your favorite dishes like tacos, steaks, and more. There are also some people out there who are daring enough to put this in cocktails and desserts. It measures 13 million SHUs which is enough to separate your soul from your body and is the hottest hot sauce known to mankind.
From The Club
As a friendly warning use these condiments sparingly as they can cause medical issues. While it is good to add a little heat to your food, adding too much can overpower the flavors of your favorite dishes and will just leave you with a burning sensation on your tongue and your stomach. It’s a good idea to add these in small amounts first instead of pouring them all over your food.
