The Hurt Berry is an extreme superhot pepper, characterized by its rough, bumpy texture, stinger, and deep red color when ripe. It boasts an intense, long-lasting heat comparable to a Carolina Reaper, with a fruity flavor undertone that emerges after the initial burn. A hybrid of the Carolina Reaper, Jigsaw pepper, and Moruga UV, this pepper can grow over three feet tall and is used in hot sauces and salsas for those seeking extreme heat.
Appearance
- Texture: Rough, bumpy, and spiky, resembling a mean, round berry.
- Shape: Pods are often indented and trifold, with a distinctive stinger.
- Color: Ripens from green to dark red.
Heat and Flavor
- Heat: Extremely hot, with a Scoville rating of over 1.6 million units, similar to a top-end Carolina Reaper. The heat builds intensely and affects the whole mouth.
- Flavor: While overwhelmingly hot, it has underlying fruity flavor notes.
Growth and Origin
- Origin: Created in the UK by master grower Graham Lee Warburton.
- Plant Size: Can grow to over three feet tall.
Uses
- Culinary: Primarily used in very hot sauces and salsas for those who enjoy extreme heat.
These seeds were harvested from plants grown in a controlled environment and isolation to preserve genetics.