Bhut Jolokia Chocolate Chili Powder

Don’t be confused by the name “chocolate”, it describes the colour (the chilies are chocolate brown), not the taste!

The Bhut Jolokia (Bih Jolokia) variety was the hottest chili in the world from 2007-2011, until it was outstripped by newer, hotter varieties. It originates from the region of Assam in India and has been cultivated and used there for many years. Investigations by the Chile Pepper Institute in 2005 gave it a value of 1.001.304 SHU, making the Bhut Jolokia the first chili variety to exceed the magic One Million mark.

The chili powder of the Bhut Jolokia chocolate has a chocolate brown colour, and like the red Bhut Jolokia, is extremely tangy. It also has the typical flavour of the Bhut Jolokia, however the taste is slightly more bitter, and some claim it has a smoky citrus note. This flavour goes particularly well with Chili con Carne, hearty stews and soups, dark meat, and as an ingredient for grill marinades.

Production Info

We have our Bhut Jolokia chocolate chilies cultivated by a contract farmer, so we have influence on the whole production process, in particular the quality. The freshly harvested chilies are gently dried and then ground. In this way, the flavours are almost completely retained. In India in particular, chilies are often dried too hot. The new Bhut Jolokia chili powder sets new standards in terms of taste and spiciness.