Bird's Eye Chillies & Bhut Jolokia (King Chilli) - Northeast India's iconic hot chillies with extreme Scoville ratings. Perfect for hot sauce manufacturers, spice blends, and capsaicin extraction.
Northeast India is home to some of the world's hottest and most flavorful chillies. Our Bhut Jolokia (Ghost Pepper) once held the Guinness World Record as the world's hottest chilli, while Bird's Eye chillies offer intense heat with excellent flavor.
Up to 1,041,427 SHU (Bhut Jolokia)
Traditional farming methods
Understanding the heat intensity of our chilli varieties
| Chilli Variety | Scoville Heat Units (SHU) | Heat Level | Flavor Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhut Jolokia (Ghost Pepper) | 855,000 - 1,041,427 SHU | Extremely Hot | Fruity, smoky, delayed intense heat |
| Bird's Eye Chilli (Dhani Jolokia) | 50,000 - 100,000 SHU | Very Hot | Sharp, immediate heat, slightly sweet |
| Habanero | 100,000 - 350,000 SHU | Very Hot | Floral, fruity, citrus notes |
| Cayenne Pepper | 30,000 - 50,000 SHU | Hot | Earthy, slightly bitter |
| Jalapeño | 2,500 - 8,000 SHU | Medium | Grassy, vegetal, mild heat |
Bhut Jolokia is approximately 400 times hotter than Tabasco sauce and about 2-3 times hotter
Specializing in Northeast India's hottest and most flavorful chillies
Once certified as the world's hottest chilli by Guinness World Records (2007-2011). Iconic to Northeast India with distinctive wrinkled appearance and intense, building heat that peaks 30-45 seconds after consumption.
Small but intensely hot chillies widely used in Northeast Indian cuisine. Known for their immediate sharp heat and excellent flavor retention. Perfect for both fresh consumption and processing into sauces and spices.
| Parameter | Bhut Jolokia | Bird's Eye | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture Content | Max 12% | Max 12% | ISO 939 |
| Capsaicin Content | 1.0-1.5% | 0.5-0.8% | HPLC |
| Foreign Matter | Max 1% | Max 1% | Visual/ISO 927 |
| Broken Pieces | Max 5% | Max 8% | Visual Inspection |
| Insect Damage | Nil | Max 2% | Visual Inspection |
| Color Retention | Bright red | Bright red | Visual |
| Parameter | Bhut Jolokia Powder | Bird's Eye Powder |
|---|---|---|
| Mesh Size | 60-80 mesh | 60-80 mesh |
| Moisture | Max 10% | Max 10% |
| Ash Content | Max 8% | Max 8% |
| Color | Bright red-orange | Bright red |
| Aroma | Characteristic pungent | Characteristic pungent |
| Bulk Density | 0.4-0.6 g/cc | 0.4-0.6 g/cc |