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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Information About Bhut Jolokia Hot Sauce

By Teri Farley


According to the Guinness World Records the hottest sauce in the world is called Bhut Jolokia hot sauce. When put on the scale that determines how hot spices are, it scored a million. It is very important to be careful when dealing and eating this spice. It is edible and it cannot poison you at all. The plant that produces this pepper is found in India.

When its fully grown it is about 3 inches in length and about 1 inch in width. It is red in color when ripe and at times it can be orange. If the oil from this pepper gets into your eyes, you will experience a lot of pain. Its also harmful when it gets to an open wound. You are advised to wear gloves when handling it.

One seed from this pepper can cause extreme pain in the mouth. The pain can last for more than half an hour. Its advisable to try a small portion before using it. This will enable you to gauge how much you can tolerate. You can expect a burning sensation after eating the pepper. Your stomach may experience a burning sensation for about half an hour. Effects such as those caused by laxatives may be experienced as well. Sweating is another reaction that is likely. Different people react differently.

You can find the pepper in various forms. You can choose to purchase it in seed form. Its advisable to do your shopping online. This is because the seeds are likely to be cheaper on the internet. With this option you have to sow the seeds and wait for the plant to grow. You should then rip the fruits once they are mature. Conditions that promote the growth of these plants include sunlight, warmth and damp soil.

You can also use the internet to get fresh pepper. Remember that they will not stay fresh for long. You should therefore confirm the location that they are being sent from. When you purchase the sauce in this form, you will spend much more than if you buy the seeds. It will cost you about 5 times more.

You can also find Jolokia in form of a paste or sauce. These forms are hotter than the natural form. Be careful when dealing with them. If you want to buy a paste or a sauce you can always check in supermarkets and other retail stores.

A single plant can produce about 30 fruits. They do not ripen fully under normal conditions and it is important to know how to finish them off. Indoor growing is one of the recommended ways of ensuring that they ripen fully. There are many ways to use this pepper.

Traditionally Bhut Jolokia hot sauce is used in foods. There are many recipes that use this pepper. The chili can be roasted, smoked, or dried and seeded. The flavor is strong and only a small portion is needed for an entire dish. If you use more than what is recommended you are bound to experience pain. A whole pepper will bring effects that can last for up to an hour. It is advisable to ventilate a room well and wear gloves when handling this pepper.




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