Ghost Chile
Ghost Chile
Ghost Chile, Capsicum chinense, is a crazy-hot chile that measures 500,000-1,000,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). It is also known as bhut jolokia, chile ghost, ghost chiles, chile ghost pepper, or dried ghost pepper.
Ghost Chiles are small, lantern-shaped chiles with thin skin and deep wrinkles in their orange-red flesh. They are about 2 1/2 – 3 inches long and about an inch across at the shoulder.
There are approximately 26 whole Ghost Chiles per ounce.
Ghost Chiles are popular with food trucks; chicken restaurants; brewpubs; sauce manufacturers; and independent spice shops.
We also have Ghost Chile Powder available.
Flavor Profile
Ghost Chiles have an earthy, sweet, fruity flavor, with undertones of smoky bitterness and an intense heat.
Heat Level
Ghost Chiles are crazy-hot, measuring 500,000-1,000,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU).
How To Use
Even the smallest amounts of the Ghost Chile can provide an intense heat to homemade chipotle or hot sauce. Grind the Ghost Chile into a powder to add fiery heat to chili, chutneys, curries, pickles, pizza, sauces, and wings.
| Also Called | Chile ghost, ghost chiles, chile ghost pepper, bhut jolokia, or dried ghost pepper powder |
| Species | Capsicum chinense |
| Ingredients | Dried, whole ghost chile peppers |
| Flavor Profile | Earthy, sweet, fruity, smoky undertones, intense heat |
| Scoville Heat Units | 500,000-1,000,000 SHU |
| Recommended Uses | Hot sauces, chili, chutneys, curries, pickles, pizza, wings |
| Cuisine | Indian, Mexican, Asian, American, Caribbean |
| How To Store | Airtight container in a cool, dark place |
| Shelf Life | 1-2 years |
| Country of Origin | India, Taiwan |
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size1 chile, 0.7g
Amount Per Serving
Calories2
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0g
Monounsaturated Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium0.6mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0.5g0%
Dietary Fiber0.2g1%
Total Sugars0.3g
Added Sugars0g0%
Sugar Alcohol0.0g
Protein0.1g0%
Vitamin D0mcg0%
Calcium0mg0%
Iron0mg0%
Potassium13mg0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. These values were calculated and therefore are approximate. For more accuracy, testing is advised.