For comparison, a habanero pepper typically hits 100,000 Scoville heat units, but Pepper X registers at 2.69 million units. Breeder and grower Ed Currie created both record-breaking peppers.

If you can’t stand the heat, move along; but if you can, we’re here to give you a spicy guide on common chili peppers found in the Philippines! But first: Did you know that while chilis are a ...