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. These 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 blend well into 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 abundant 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 / processing / harvest

The plants are grown in open fields or protected cultivation and are regularly monitored during ripening. 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 amounts are enough to add clear 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 uniform crushing so that colour, heat and aroma are better preserved than with rapid high‑temperature processing.

Taste & aroma

On the palate, ghost pepper shows powerful, 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 nuances, while the rich red colour underlines the fiery character of these crushed chilli flakes.

Suggested uses

• For adding intense heat to curries, stews and chilli con or sin carne in very small doses.
• As a powerful component in hot sauces, dips, BBQ marinades and dry rubs for grilled dishes.
• For flavouring 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