Ghost Pepper

Worldwide Ghost Pepper became famous when it was tagged as the world’s hottest chili pepper. With a staggering 10 lakhs SHU (Scoville Heat Unit), it is now one of the hottest chili peppers. Despite its hotness this pepper has many health benefits. There are many health benefits of eating Ghost Pepper. Consuming Ghost Pepper (Bhoot Jolokia) on a regular basis has prevented cancer, heart related disease, skin related diseases, lowers blood sugar and even produces antioxidants.

It is one of the chili or pepper extensively cultivated in North-Eastern Part of India since ancient times. It is grown especially in Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Sikkim.

It has a GI Tag attributed to the state of Nagaland.