Spice
Ghost Pepper
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Ghost pepper (bhut jolokia) is a northeast Indian chinense chilli that held Guinness extreme-heat fame—fruity, smoky-leaning fire far beyond habanero for most palates. Use micro-amounts in pickles, chutneys, and challenge sauces. Gloves mandatory. Not a casual table chilli; respect and ventilation when toasting dried pods.
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DriedFlakeFreshPickledPowderRoastedSauceSmoked
Traits
Bhut JolokiaExtreme HeatExtreme HotFruityFruity FireIntenseNortheast IndiaSmoky Lean
History
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Bhut jolokia landraces were eaten in Assam and neighbouring regions.
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Guinness recognition of extreme heat brought global fame.
Hot sauce and challenge culture spread ghost pepper worldwide.
Superhot breeding surpassed ghost heat but culinary legend remained.