Trinidad Scorpion Peppers

The Peppers

The yellow Trinidad Scorpion pepper is a recently discovered strain of the rare Trinidad Scorpion pepper. Native to Trinidad, the rare yellow Trinidad scorpion pepper shares a similar pebbly surface and searing heat with the bhut jolokia and naga morich; however, it is typically distinguishable by its thin, irregular shape, slightly fruity citrus flavor, and—perhaps most notably—distinctive tail. The Trinidad Scorpion pepper, which ripens from green to orange to red, is rumored to be even hotter than the bhut jolokia, which currently holds the title of world’s hottest chile pepper. The people of Trinidad also use the yellow Trinidad scorpion pepper in military-grade tear gas, as well as marine paint to prevent barnacles.