Bhut Jolokia Chili I coarsely ground | 1-3mm |

What it is / Product description

Discover Bhut Jolokia chili, also known as Naga Jolokia or ghost chili, in a coarsely crushed form with a grain size of 1–3 mm. The bright red flakes from Ecuador belong to the species Capsicum chinense and combine extreme heat with a fruity, exotic aroma. This gives you a high-quality chili spice from Biova for everyone who likes it particularly hot.

Gentle drying and crushing largely preserve the color, degree of heat and characteristic aroma. The uniform grain size makes precise dosing easier – an important advantage with a chili of over 500,000 Scoville units and the property group heat level: extremely hot. Biova relies on carefully selected raw materials and controlled processing to ensure consistent quality for demanding chili lovers.

Used in small quantities, Bhut Jolokia chili gives sauces, stews and marinades intense heat and a complex, fruity note. The crushed red chilies can easily be incorporated into oil, curries or chutneys and are ideal for adding extra heat at the table. This way you can use Biova’s special ghost chili in many ways in creative, spicy cooking.

Origin

The pods used come from Ecuador, where warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine provide ideal conditions for Capsicum chinense. In suitable locations, the fruits ripen slowly and develop their intense red color. Biova works with selected partners to ensure consistent quality of the extremely hot red chilies.

Cultivation / Production / Harvest

The plants are grown outdoors or in protected cultivation and are checked regularly during the ripening phase. Only fully ripe, deep red pods are harvested and then gently dried. After drying, the chili is coarsely crushed to 1–3 mm before being sieved, inspected and packed into bags.

Special features

It is characterized by an extremely high heat level of over 500,000 Scoville units, combined with a strikingly fruity aroma. The coarse grain size allows good distribution in the dish without the pieces dominating. Compared to milder red chilies, a very small amount is sufficient to noticeably increase the heat of dishes.

Differences in origin and processing

Bhut Jolokia is originally known from India, but cultivation in Ecuador offers stable climatic conditions and reliable yields. Differences arise mainly from drying and crushing: gentle methods preserve color, heat and aroma better than rapid high-temperature drying. Biova relies on processing with a uniform grain size and clean raw material to provide a high-quality, extremely hot chili spice.

Taste & aroma

Sensory-wise, the ghost chili shows a strong, long-lasting heat and fruity notes reminiscent of dried apricots, mango and red bell pepper. On the nose, in addition to the intense heat, there are light sweet and subtly smoky nuances. The rich red color underlines the fiery character of the spice.

Possible uses

• For intense heating of curries, stews and chili con or sin carne
• As a powerful component in hot sauces, dips, BBQ marinades and rubs
• For flavoring chili oils, chutneys and seasoning oils in very low doses

Product specification

• Country of origin: Ecuador
• Grain size: crushed, approx. 1–3 mm
• Color: red
• Heat level: > 500,000 Scoville units (extremely hot)
• Product type: Food, spice
• Weight unit: 1.05 kg per bag