You think you like it hot? As spicy foods go mainstream, Americans’ tolerance of Scoville heat units has risen. Still, we don’t advise trying these foods unless you have an abnormally maniacal pain threshold:
1. Dave’s Ultimate Insanity Hot Sauce
The self-proclaimed hottest sauce in the universe is hotter than Dave’s original Insanity Sauce, which was the only food product ever to be banned from the National Fiery Foods Show. "Be afraid," says Dave’s website.
2. Phaal (Brick Lane Curry House, New York City)
This most extreme Indian curry is made into a challenge at this Manhattan eatery, where you must offer a "verbal disclaimer not holding us liable for any physical or emotional damage." "P’haal of Fame" winners get a bottle of beer on the house and their picture on the website.
August 6, 2010
