Bhut Jolokia Chilli
Bhut Jolokia chilli, also known as Ghost Chilli, is one of India’s most sought-after export-oriented chilli varieties, renowned globally for its extreme pungency, vibrant natural red colour, and distinctive flavour. Originating from the Northeastern states of India, this chilli is highly valued for its exceptionally high capsaicin content, making it ideal for culinary, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.
Offered with stem, without stem, crushed flakes, or finely milled powder, Bhut Jolokia chilli combines intense heat, rich flavour, and consistent quality, making it a preferred choice for importers seeking premium super-hot Indian red chillies.
Applications
- Used in extreme hot sauces, spicy snacks, and fiery ready-to-cook food products.
- Preferred by food processing industries for hot condiments, pickles, and spice blends requiring intense heat.
- Extensively used for capsaicin extraction in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial applications.
Key Benefits
- Extremely high pungency, ideal for hot sauces and spicy food products.
- Rich flavour profile, enhancing intensity in culinary and processing applications.
- Uniform pods with consistent quality, suitable for bulk export and industrial use.
- Available in whole, crushed, powdered, and sterilized forms for customized processing.
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Bhut Jolokia |
| Style | Dried / Powdered |
| Flavour | Extremely Hot |
| Color | Deep Red |
| Pungency (SHU) | 800,000 – 1,001,300 |
| Capsaicin Content | ~1.0 – 1.5 % |
| Length | 5 – 10 cm |
| Breadth | 2 – 3 cm |
| Appearance | Wrinkled, conical pods |
| Moisture | 12% maximum |
| Broken Pods | 2% maximum |
| Foreign Material | 1% maximum |
| Quality | Premium / A-Grade |
| Origin | Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, India |
| Packing Details | 5, 10, 20, 25 & 40 kg (Carton / Jute / PP) |
Note: Specifications may vary depending on crop season, sourcing region, and buyer requirements. Terms and conditions apply.
