GHOST CHILE
| 1# Bag | $56.35 |
GHOST CHILE
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Description:
If you’re looking for chile flavor with a heat that will warm you from head to toe then look no further! Try our Ghost Chile. Touted as the hottest chile pepper in the world this chile is so named for its ghostly bite. The Ghost Chile is a species of chile pepper native to North Eastern India and goes by several names including Bhut Jolokia (poison chile pepper) and Naga Jolokia. The Ghost Pepper has been measured at 855,000 Scoville units and up to 1,041,427 units by an Indian export company. The Ghost Chile is twice as hot as the Red Savina and when ripe the Ghost Chile is similar looking to the Dorset Naga. Richly colored in orange and red the Bhut Jolokia (Ghost Chile) looks similar to the Habanero pepper with the exception of their rugged skin. Bhut Jolokia range in size from 60 to 85 mm long and up to 30 mm. wide. Use in pickled dishes, sauces, curries and vegetarian dishes. Use them just like you would a Habanero just remember they are at least five times as hot! Use gloves when handling these peppers… they reportedly have been used to make tear gas and have been used as weapons.
Ingredient Statement:
Dried Ghost Chiles (caution: World’s Hottest Chile. Handle with Care. DO NOT get in eyes. Flush with water to relieve symptoms).
Product Description
The Bhut Jolokia, or Ghost Chile, so named for its ghostly bite, is the hottest chile pepper in the world. Also known as the Naga Jolokia and Bih Jolokia, or poison chile pepper, it has been measured at 855,000 Scoville units up to 1,041,427 units by an Indian export company. The Bhut Jolokia is twice as hot as the Red Savina (350,000-577,000 Scoville units) and is similar looking to the Dorset Naga.
Physical
Color: Reddish orange-brown.
Flavor: Pungent chile flavor, hot.
Size: Approximately 1-2 inches in length.
Chemical
Moisture: <15% Sulfites: Negative
Heat Level: Approx. 300,000-400,000 Scoville units
Ingredient Statement:
Dried Ghost Chiles (caution: World’s Hottest Chile. Handle with Care. DO NOT get in eyes. Flush with water to relieve symptoms).
Shelf Life: Min 12 months (under optimum storage conditions).
Packaging: Plastic jars, bag in box or to customer specifications.
Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, cool place.
Microbiological
SPC: <500,000 cfu / g
COLIFORM: <2500 cfu / g
YEAST: <5000 cfu / g
MOLD: <5000 cfu / g
Due to the nature of raw, agricultural products, the microbiological data provided should be considered as guidelines.
About Nutritional Information
Chieftain Wild Rice Company gathers nutritional information from highly regarded sources. Nutritional analysis can vary due to growing conditions, frequency of testing, and other factors.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 100g | |
| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories 324 | Calories from Fat 54 |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 91mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrate 70g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber 29g | 116% |
| Sugars 41g | |
| Protein 11g | |
| Vitamin A | 530% |
| Vitamin C | 52% |
| Calcium | 5% |
| Iron | 33% |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. | |
Suggested Use:
Use th Ghost Chile anywhere you would use a chile with a high heat content. The Ghost Chile will compliment the taste of any dish while adding a fair amount of heat! Used to spice up vegetarian dishes, pilaf, use in small amounts for dressings, dips, marinades sauces.
Recommended Preparation Instructions:
Caution: World’s Hottest Chile. Handle with Care. DO NOT get in eyes. Flush with water to relieve symptoms.
Rinse product first with warm water, soak in hot water for 10 minutes to rehydrate or add directly to recipe that will cook at least 10 minutes. Once rehydrated, dice or puree and add to a recipe.