Naga Twister Pepper
Featuring gnarly, spiral pods that ripen from obsidian to fiery crimson, the Naga Twister delivers a bright, fruity sweetness before unleashing a ferocious, throat-gripping burn. A dramatic superhot built for bold sauces.
Pepper Specie: Capsicum chinense
Naga Twister Heat Level, Flavor & Appearance
Whether you’re growing in the garden or cooking in the kitchen, here is what to expect from the Naga Twister in terms of heat intensity, flavor, and pod traits.
Heat Level
Super Hot Peppers
800,000 – 1,000,000 SHU
180 times hotter than a jalapeño
Tasting Notes
Flavor
Aroma
Fresh on the vine, it emits a subtle grassy, floral scent. When sliced open, it releases an intense, pungent rush of sweet citrus oils accompanied by throat-tickling capsaicin fumes.
Color and Appearance
Twisted, heavily wrinkled, contorted pods that curl into spiral shapes. Immature pods emerge in dark forest green or deep ink-black/purple; as they mature, they transition into a mottled blend of deep crimson red with dark streaks.
Pepper Pod Size
2 to 3.5 inches
Commonly Used In
Small-batch extreme hot sauces, superhot BBQ glazes, fiery fruit salsas (mango or pineapple), craft chili flakes, and intensely infused finishing oils.