Bhut Jolokia chilli flakes 1–3 mm

Product description

Discover Bhut Jolokia chilli as coarsely crushed ghost pepper with a particle size of 1–3 mm. The intensely red flakes of Capsicum chinense combine extreme heat with a fruity, exotic aroma and are ideal as a hot chilli seasoning.

Gentle drying and crushing at Biova largely preserve the colour, heat level and aroma. The uniform particle size makes precise dosing easier – essential for an extremely hot chilli with over 500,000 Scoville heat units.

Even the smallest amounts give sauces, stews and marinades intense heat and a complex, fruity note. The crushed flakes work well in oils, curries or chutneys and provide a versatile base for creative, spicy cooking with Bhut Jolokia chilli.

Origin

The chillies come from Ecuador, where warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine offer ideal conditions for Capsicum chinense. In selected growing regions the fruits ripen slowly and develop their deep red colour, while Biova ensures consistent quality of these extremely hot red chillies.

Cultivation / production / harvest

The plants are grown outdoors or in protected cultivation and are checked regularly during the ripening phase. Only fully ripe red pods are harvested, gently dried, then coarsely crushed to 1–3 mm, sieved, inspected and packed into 1.05 kg bags.

Key features

This product is characterised by an extremely high heat level of over 500,000 Scoville heat units combined with a strikingly fruity aroma. The coarse cut allows the flakes to distribute well in the dish, so very small quantities are enough to add noticeable heat and to control the spice level precisely.

Origin and processing differences

Bhut Jolokia is originally known from India, but cultivation in Ecuador offers stable climatic conditions and reliable yields. Biova relies on clean raw material, gentle drying and even crushing so that colour, heat and aroma are better preserved than with fast high-temperature processing.

Taste & aroma

On the palate, ghost pepper shows strong, long-lasting heat with fruity notes reminiscent of dried apricots, mango and red bell pepper. On the nose, alongside the intense pungency, there are light sweet and subtly smoky hints, while the rich red colour underlines the fiery character of these crushed chilli flakes.

Suggested uses

• For intense heat in curries, stews and chilli con or sin carne, used in very small amounts.
• As a powerful component in hot sauces, dips, BBQ marinades and dry rubs for grilled dishes.
• To flavour chilli oils, chutneys and infused oils, and for careful extra heat directly at the table.

Product specification

• Country of origin: Ecuador
• Cut size: crushed, approx. 1–3 mm
• Colour: red