The One Chip Challenge 2023 features a chip that is reported to have a Scoville heat unit rating of approximately 2.2 million Scoville Heat Units (SHU).
The Scoville scale measures the heat of spicy foods based on the concentration of capsaicin, the compound responsible for their heat. The One Chip Challenge is known for featuring extremely spicy chips made with some of the hottest peppers available, typically including the Carolina Reaper pepper, which averages around 1.6 million SHU. However, the 2023 edition took it a step further, resulting in a chip that reached approximately 2.2 million SHU. This immense heat level makes it a significant challenge for participants.