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The Heat Stack
Carolina Reaper Powder. The primary heat source. Over 2 million Scoville Heat Units. The hottest commercially available chilli pepper powder. Heat is immediate, intense, and builds progressively for the first 30 to 60 seconds before peaking. Does not resolve quickly.
Habanero Powder. The secondary heat source at 100,000 to 350,000 Scoville Heat Units. Adds a fruity, floral heat note underneath the Reaper. The combination means the heat arrives in waves rather than one flat hit.
Chilli Powder. The base heat layer that fills out the profile and extends the burn. Adds breadth to the heat rather than additional peak intensity.
How and Where to Use It
On Food Coming Off the Heat
Apply Death Salt after cooking, not before. It is a finishing salt used the same way you would use regular salt, applied at the point of serving to add heat and seasoning simultaneously. A single shake covers the food. Chips, wedges, baked potatoes, grilled corn, and chicken wings are the most common applications. Start with one shake and wait 30 seconds before adding more.
For the Person Who Wants the Hottest Thing Available
Death Salt is one of the most straightforward extreme heat gifts available at this price point. The name, the ingredients, and the heat level are all exactly as described. It is not a novelty salt with mild heat and a scary label. The Carolina Reaper and habanero content is genuine. Buy it for the person in your life who genuinely wants to experience serious heat.
Ingredients and Allergens
Salt, sugar, flavour enhancer (621), rice cereal, spices, Carolina reaper powder, habanero powder, chilli powder, anti-caking agent (551), rice bran oil, spice extract (160c), natural flavour.
Allergen Information: May contain traces of wheat (gluten), milk, soy, peanut, tree nut and sesame.
Specifications
| Product Name | Misty Gully Death Salt |
| Net Weight | 200g |
| Container | Shaker (6 x 5 x 10 cm) |
| Primary Heat Source | Carolina Reaper powder |
| Secondary Heat Source | Habanero powder |
| Heat Level | Extreme |
| Use | Finishing salt, applied post-cook |
| Suitable For | Chips, wings, eggs, grilled corn, baked potatoes |
| Allergens | May contain gluten, milk, soy, peanut, tree nut, sesame |
| Made In | Australia |
| Brand | Misty Gully |
Common Questions
How hot is the Carolina Reaper?
The Carolina Reaper was officially recognised by the Guinness World Records as the hottest chilli pepper on the planet, measuring over 2 million Scoville Heat Units. For comparison, a standard jalapeno sits at around 5,000 SHU. A habanero is around 100,000 to 350,000 SHU. The Carolina Reaper is approximately 400 times hotter than a jalapeno. Death Salt contains Carolina Reaper powder as the primary ingredient beyond the salt base. The heat is genuine.
Is this actually edible or is it just a novelty product?
It is a real food product with genuine ingredients. It is extremely hot but it is edible. The key is starting with a very small amount and understanding that the heat builds significantly over the first 30 to 60 seconds after consumption and does not resolve quickly. People with sensitivity to spicy food, capsaicin allergies, digestive issues, or acid reflux should avoid it. It is not a product to use without knowing your tolerance for extreme heat.
How much should I use?
Start with one very light shake over a small amount of food and wait at least 30 seconds before adding more. The heat from Carolina Reaper products does not register immediately and tends to build over the first minute. Many people add more too soon because the initial impact feels manageable, then the full heat arrives shortly after. One small shake on a single chip is a reasonable starting point for an accurate test of your tolerance.
What helps reduce the heat if I use too much?
Dairy products are the most effective relief for capsaicin heat. Milk, yoghurt, or ice cream work better than water because capsaicin is fat-soluble rather than water-soluble. Cold water provides temporary relief but does not neutralise the capsaicin. Bread, rice, or other starchy foods help absorb the oil-based compound and can reduce the intensity. Having cold milk ready before eating is the standard approach for anyone working with Carolina Reaper-level products.