THE GHOST PEPPER EXPLAINED
One of the more frequent questions we receive around this time of year is, “Is the ghost pepper real?” and the answer is, “Yes!” While the name might sound like an urban legend spawned on some late night subreddit , it is very real and very much alive. Native to India, this ghost is a cross between two different species of chili pepper. It is sometimes referred to by its less popular and significantly less supernatural sounding names, the hot jolokia or the red naga chilli.
How Hot Is the Ghost Chile Pepper?
The ghost chili pepper is the hottest pepper in the world and has held the “Guinness Book of World Records” title since 2013. The spiciness of foods is measured by a system called the Scoville Scale. The rating tells how many units of water are needed to neutralize the heat from a particular food. The Scoville ratings for the ghost chile ranges between 330,000 to 1,532,310, depending on the pepper sampled. That means that on the Scoville scale, its rating is more than 10 times hotter than jalapeno peppers and more than 3 times hotter than habanero peppers.
What Makes Our Ghost Pepper Salsa Unique?
Eating a pepper this hot on its own is typically too overwhelming to the palate, which is why choosing a ghost pepper salsa to experience the taste is a good idea. Our Ghost Pepper Salsa is a special recipe that shows off the heat of the ghost pepper without overwhelming the taste buds. We balance the heat of the ghost chili pepper with a blend of spices that makes our salsa not just hot, but also very flavorful. As always, we use only the freshest of natural ingredients in our ghost chile pepper recipe and select only locally grown, non-GMO ingredients.
How to Eat Ghost Pepper Salsa
Eating this flavor of Gilly Loco is much like enjoying any other delicious Gilly Loco flavor! You can enjoy it with chips, or use it as a condiment for eggs, poultry, steaks and burgers. It’s also a popular choice for nachos, tacos and other Tex Mex and Mexican favorites.
There you have it–the full story on the ghost pepper, the ghost pepper Scoville info and tips on how to eat ghost pepper salsa. Now, you’re ready to experience the heat and flavor of Gilly Loco Ghost Pepper salsa! You can buy our salsa by the 16-ounce jar or in cases of 6, 9 or 12 jars. Order today and see if you can handle the hottest pepper in the world!