The White Bhut Jolokia, also known as White Ghost Pepper, is a rare creamy-white ripening variant of the superhot Bhut Jolokia from Northeast India. This Capsicum chinense cultivar delivers intense heat around 1 million SHU with a fruity, citrus-forward flavor. It is prized by collectors for its striking appearance and versatility in hot sauces.
White Bhut Jolokia peppers, also commonly called White Ghost Peppers, are a captivating white-skinned mutation of the famous Bhut Jolokia. The pods measure about 1.5 to 2 inches long, with a bullet or pendant shape and smooth to slightly bumpy skin. They ripen from light green to a creamy white color, revealing an off-white interior with a yellow tinge. The flavor is fruity with notes of citrus and floral undertones, offering a slightly sweeter profile than the standard red Ghost Pepper while delivering comparable intense, lingering heat that builds gradually. Plants grow 3 to 4 feet tall and are highly productive, making them ideal for container gardens or backyard plots in suitable climates. Originating as a natural variant from Northeast India, this pepper is prized for its visual appeal and versatility in creating unique white hot sauces, salsas, and spice blends. Handle with extreme caution due to its superhot classification exceeding 800,000 Scoville Heat Units.
The White Bhut Jolokia is a rare natural color variant of the Bhut Jolokia that has been selected and propagated for its unique creamy white ripe pods. It retains the exceptional heat and flavor characteristics of its red counterpart while offering striking visual appeal for both culinary and ornamental purposes.
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