The Brain Stinger pepper is a variety of superhot chili pepper known for its extreme heat, complex flavor, and distinctive bumpy, brain-like skin. Typically measuring around 800,000 to over 1.2 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU), it offers a sweet, fruity, and slightly smoky taste before delivering an intense, lingering heat. These peppers are often used in super-spicy dishes, salsas, and hot sauces.
Appearance
- Shape and Skin: Large and round with "gnarly," "bumpy" skin that resembles a human brain.
- Color: Ripens from green to a vibrant red or peach/orange, depending on the variety.
Flavor Profile
- Sweet & Fruity: Despite its intense heat, it possesses a complex flavor with sweet and fruity notes.
- Smoky: Some varieties also have a smoky undertone.
- Heat: The heat is immediate and powerful, hitting the back of the throat and lasting for a significant amount of time, similar to other superhot peppers.
These seeds were harvested from plants grown in a controlled environment and isolation to preserve genetics.