The Chocolate Bhutlah Pepper: The Chili With An Incredibly Deceptive Name
Wikimedia CommonsThe Chocolate Bhutlah is among the world’s hottest peppers.
A cross between the 7 Pot Douglah and the bhut jolokia, the Chocolate Bhutlah is one of the shining stars of the super-hot pepper world.
Though it doesn’t hold an official record, some chili enthusiasts claim it surpasses the Carolina Reaper in heat, perhaps reaching 2 million SHUs.
As one might guess, the Chocolate Bhutlah also has a very deceptive name. Far from a sweet treat, the pepper has brief fruity and floral notes before transforming into “blazing heat,” according to Chili Pepper Madness. The name of the pepper comes from the final color of the pepper, which initially grows green but then turns chocolate brown as it ripens.
While it may have been usurped by other peppers on this list, the Chocolate Bhutlah is more than spicy enough to make you sweat.
After learning about the world’s hottest peppers, learn about 15 gross medieval foods that people actually ate. Or, read the strange story of Tarrare, the insatiable glutton who ate everything that crossed his path.
