Chilli Pepper – Ghost Pepper
| Attributes | Details |
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Variety |
Bhut Jolokia (Ghost Pepper) – one of the world’s hottest |
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Grade |
FAQ (wrinkled, pendant shape) |
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Major Origin |
Assam, Nagaland (NE India) – GI tagged |
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Moisture |
~6-8% |
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Nutritional Highlights (per 100g) |
Capsaicin extremely high (~1%+); moderate vitamins (since used in small quantities). |
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Pungency / Volatile Content |
Pungency: 800,000–1,000,000 SHU (extreme) – held Guinness record as hottest chili. |
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Other Attributes |
Specialty Super-Hot: Used in chili sauces, military-grade pepper sprays, etc. Very niche export for chili enthusiasts. Has a unique smoky-fruity flavor beneath the heat. Requires careful handling |
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HS Code |
0904.21 |