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[1,200,000+ SHU] [C. Chinense] Snake-tailed Reaper relative, bright red, finely ground.
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Carolina Snake Powder is obtained by finely grinding the fruits of this variant with a characteristic snake-like elongation, a cousin of the famous Carolina Reaper.
source plant, of the species Capsicum chinense, produces bright red fruits with a long curved tail resembling a snake, harvested at full ripeness.
powder comes from fruits grown from seeds sown between February and March in a seedbed at 24-28°C, dried and ground after the autumn harvest.
drying takes place slowly at low temperature to preserve the vivid color and aroma, followed by fine grinding that removes the coarser seed fragments.
it should be stored in an airtight container away from light and moisture, and dosed with extreme caution: a few pinches are enough to season an entire dish.
when handling it, gloves and a mask should be worn, as the concentrated powder can irritate skin, eyes and airways even from a distance.
Carolina Snake Powder has an extreme heat level, over 1,200,000 SHU on the Scoville scale: use it sparingly for artisan hot sauces or as a challenge for heat lovers.
it concentrates high doses of capsaicin, responsible for its record heat, along with good amounts of vitamin A and antioxidants.