Bhut jolokias are having a moment in the spotlight, though you may know them better by their stage name: ghost peppers. Spicy food consumption is on the rise worldwide, and with it comes an appetite ...

Guwahati, India— The bhut jolokia chili pepper fires up the imagination, as well as the taste buds. The thumb-sized chilies are so potent they could be used in pepper spray, says the director of India ...

Bhut Jolokia or the Bhutan pepper is the spiciest pepper all over the world. The ghost pepper originates from North East India and is a major part of the Naga and Assamese cuisine. Bhut means ghost in ...

David Karp talked about the Bhut Jolokia, the hottest pepper you can find in LA. Farmer Phil McGrath has them at his stand at the Wednesday Santa Monica Farmers Market. He warned customers with the ...

Researchers at New Mexico State University recently discovered the world's hottest chile pepper. Bhut Jolokia, a variety of chile pepper originating in Assam, India, has earned Guiness World Records' ...

For certain people, finding and triumphing over the world’s hottest chile is one of those captivating, extreme pursuits like climbing Mt. Everest or running an ultramarathon in Death Valley in July.

Bhut Jolokia, kaji nemu (lemon) and bamboo shoots usually accompany natives of Assam as they return to work or study in cities across India after a visit to home. At times, they are brought as gifts ...