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Bhut jolokia

Bhut jolokia, or ghost pepper, is an intensely hot, fruity chilli from northeastern India, used fresh, dried or powdered in sauces and cooked foods.

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About Bhut jolokia

Bhut jolokia, also known as ghost pepper, is a very hot chilli pepper associated with northeastern India. Its fruit is typically elongated and wrinkled, with a thin skin that ripens from green to orange or red. The flavour is fruity and pungent, with intense heat that can dominate a small amount.

It is used fresh, dried, or ground into powder and may be incorporated into sauces, pastes and cooked foods. Whole peppers, dried flakes and powders differ in moisture, texture and concentration, so the name alone does not specify the strength of a prepared ingredient. The pepper is used sparingly as a seasoning rather than as a mild vegetable.

Ingredient type
whole food

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ghost pepper

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Bhut jolokia nutrition & diet

Bhut jolokia nutritional value

Reference: Hot pepper

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
59kcal
Protein
3.6g
Carbs
16.4g
Fat
0.9g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Fresh, dried, and powdered peppers differ in water content and concentration; nutrition comparisons should specify the form and whether seeds or stems are included.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
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  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Taiwan FDA Nutrition Information Database — E75006 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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