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Collateral Damage

Beyond flavor. Pure signal.

Collateral Damage — hero specimen photograph

Scoville Heat Units

9,500,000

0
16M

59.4% of pure capsaicin

Capsaicin Fraction

67%

Onset Speed

8.2

GC Content

52%

Genomic Edits

2

Specimen Documentation

Seven research shots of Collateral Damage

Collateral Damage — On-plant
On-plantIn the research greenhouse with specimen tag.
Collateral Damage — Cross-section
Cross-sectionPlacental tissue and seeds revealed.
Collateral Damage — Petri dish
Petri dishOn the clinical bench.
Collateral Damage — Lab tray
Lab trayOn the research tray with clipboard.
Collateral Damage — Sample vials
Sample vialsBeside the sample vial rack.
Collateral Damage — In flower
In flowerPlant with white flowers and ripe pods.
Collateral Damage — Backlit
BacklitAfternoon light through polycarbonate.

Key Intervention

POX KO + PAL OE

9.5 million SHU. The capsaicin fraction approaches two-thirds. Onset speed 8.2 means peak heat arrives in under 10 seconds. The fruit surface blisters and buckles.

Flavor Profile

Overwhelming, instant heat — flavor perception is secondary