Bhut Jolokia — certified by Guinness World Records in 2007 as the world's hottest chilli. Grown in the unique climate of Nagaland, it has an intensely fruity, complex heat profile unlike any other chilli variety. The GI tag protects its Nagaland origin as the only authentic source.
| Parameter | Terroir Naga King Chilli | Standard Indian | Commodity Import |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Protected Origin | ✓ Certified | ✗ | ✗ |
| Farm-level Traceability | ✓ GPS tagged | ✗ | ✗ |
| NABL Lab COA | ✓ Every batch | Selective | ✗ |
| EtO-Free Processing | ✓ Steam only | Varies | ✗ |
| Scoville Heat Units (SHU) | 850,000 – 1,050,000 | Standard grade | Below standard |
| Origin Certification | GI-documented | Limited | None |
| Aflatoxin | <5 ppb | Varies | Often unchecked |
All Terroir shipments conform to the following export-grade specifications. COA available per batch on request.
| Pod format | Whole mature pods, deep glossy red |
| Pod dimensions | Length 5–8 cm · Width 2.5–3 cm |
| Moisture | ≤9% |
| Stalk | Trimmed, uniform wrinkling |
| Seed ratio | 28–35% |
| Bulk density | 130–160 g/L |
| Scoville Heat Units (SHU) | 850,000 – 1,050,000 |
| Capsaicin content | 2.0 – 4.0% |
| ASTA Colour Value | 120 – 180 |
| Oleoresin yield | 12 – 18% |
| Total ash | ≤8% |
| Acid insoluble ash | ≤1% |
| Foreign matter | ≤0.5% |
| Broken pods | ≤2% |
| Immature pods | ≤1% |
| Mould/insect damage | NIL |
| Aflatoxin | <5 ppb |
| Pesticide residue | EU MRL compliant |
Terroir Naga King Chilli serves buyers across culinary, industrial, and nutraceutical segments — each with distinct specifications and use cases.
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