GHOST CHILE - Kosher/Gluten Free

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GHOST CHILE - Kosher/Gluten Free

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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. 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 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:

Ghost Chiles (caution: Handle with Care. DO NOT get in eyes. Flush with water to relieve symptoms).

Use the 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: 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 for at least 10 minutes. Once rehydrated, dice or puree and add to a recipe.

Product Description

The Bhut Jolokia, or Ghost Chile, so named for its ghostly bite, is one of 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 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:

Ghost Chiles (caution: Handle with Care. DO NOT get in eyes. Flush with water to relieve symptoms).

Allergen Statement

Contains no allergens.

Packaging & Storage

Shelf Life: Min 12 months (under optimum storage conditions).

Packaging: Polybag in box.

Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, cool place.

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.