Ghost Peppers (Bhut Jolokia)

Ghost pepper (also known as bhut jolokia) is a super-spicy pepper that originated in India. Although this pepper has been around for centuries, the western world was first introduced to the spicy pepper in 2000. At first, this pepper tastes smoky, almost sweet. But wait thirty or forty seconds—the intense heat sneaks up on you like a ghost. Our peppers are slowly dried to perfection and have the texture of dried apricots. Don't be fooled by others selling their dried and brittle Ghost Peppers that lack flavor and heat. These are the top-of-the-line, premium quality, and once you get past all that heat you will find our Ghost Peppers have an amazing taste. Ghost Peppers Per Pouch: The size of the peppers varies, these are estimates, you may get more or less depending on the size of each pepper.  half oz ~ 17 peppers 1 ounce ~ 35 peppers 2 oz ~ 70 peppers 4 oz ~ 137 peppers 8 oz ~ 280 peppers 16 oz ~ 560 peppers 1 kg (2.2 lbs) ~ 1,120 peppers Suggested Uses: If you're looking to make some intense wings, add a fiery kick to your favorite salsa, or spice up any dish this is the pepper for you. Warning: You should always wear gloves and handle Ghost Peppers with caution. We suggest wearing gloves and a long sleeve shirt when handling the product. Even the smallest amount on your skin will cause you extreme irritation. Frequently Asked Questions About Ghost Peppers How hot are Ghost Peppers on the Scoville Scale? On the Scoville Scale Ghost Peppers are rated at 1,041,427 Scoville Heat Units. This is the rating of the hottest Ghost Pepper tested which makes Ghost Peppers 130 times hotter than the hottest Hatch Green Chiles which only have 8,000 Scoville Heat Units. Can you die from eating a Ghost Pepper? While anything is possible, the general answer to this question is no. You could die if you had a serve allergic reaction, choked on the pepper, or overreact mentally so much that it causes you to have a medical condition such as a heart attack. Other than that you would have to consume at least 3 lbs. of Ghost Peppers to even ingest a dangerous amount of capsaicin, what gives peppers heat, and it is highly unlikely you would ever get close to eating that amount without having an upset belly where your body rejects the pepper preventing you from consuming more. Additional Info Want to learn more about Ghost Peppers? Be sure to check out  The Complete Guide to Ghost Peppers on our blog.