We need some sort of benchmark before that’s any help. What do you think is hot?
Carolina Reaper? I’ve got a few, the amount I use, I think I’ll be leaving them in my will! I slice off a very thin piece, about a fingernail size, chop it into powder, then add it to whatever I’m cooking. The fact that I can taste it and feel the heat tends to indicate that more might not be a good idea.
I also wear nitrile gloves, just to be on the safe side; contact with skin and delicate membranes is contra-indicated… 🥵🤯