White Moruga chilli is an extremely rare \u201csuperhot\u201d chilli cultivar from the Capsicum chinense family, closely related to other Caribbean super-hots like the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion.<\/p>\n
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Despite its pale, almost ivory-white appearance, it belongs to the same heat class as some of the world\u2019s hottest peppers. The pods typically start off light green and ripen to a creamy white or pale yellow-white shade rather than the deep reds or oranges seen in most superhots. They are often slightly wrinkled, with a lantern or scorpion-like shape and a pointed \u201csting\u201d tail.<\/p>\n
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In terms of heat, it sits in the extreme range\u2014often estimated well above 1 million Scoville Heat Units, depending on growing conditions. The burn is intense and fast-building: it hits the front of the mouth first, then spreads to the throat and can linger for a long time. Like other Moruga-type peppers, it combines that heat with a fruity, slightly floral undertone, though the flavour is usually subtle and quickly overwhelmed by capsaicin.<\/p>\n
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Plants tend to be fairly productive in warm climates, producing medium-sized pods on compact bushes. As with most super-hots, it thrives in long, hot growing seasons and requires patience\u2014pods can take 90+ days from flowering to full maturity.<\/p>\n
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Overall, the White Moruga stands out less for flavour complexity and more for its unusual pale coloration combined with extreme heat, making it popular among chilli collectors and super-hot enthusiasts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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