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zod000@lemmy.dbzer0.com 12 hours agoAs someone that grows super hots and has eaten the pods whole many times, that extract sounds like a nightmare. Extracts are both instantly hot (versus the more natural building up to the true hell) and either taste awful or taste like nothing at all. I am sure that was extremely unpleasant.
glorkon@lemmy.world 8 hours ago
That particular extract tastes very awful, really bitter. There’s a British manufacturer named Grim Reaper who has figured out how to produce extracts that aren’t bitter, but “The Source” will ruin the taste of your food along with making it extremely hot.
zod000@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 hours ago
I imagine with a scoville rating that high, it would ruin it regardless, but thanks for letting me know to stay far away from it.
glorkon@lemmy.world 7 hours ago
Definitely. I have stopped using extracts altogether, I go for best taste now, make my own sauces, I frequently attend Chili Festivals here in Berlin and I’ve tried hundreds of hot sauces. It’s become a hobby.
But I will never, ever again participate in a hot food contest.
zod000@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 hours ago
I’m with you, contests for spicy foods are never worth it even if you can win. I used to make tons of sauces and spices, but since I have moved to a significantly colder climate, I can no longer grow vast amounts of super hots like I used to. I can make enough for my own sauces and dry spice at least.