Feel The Heat With Bhut Jolokia Sauce

By Laura Gallagher


Nearly a century ago, chemist Wilbur Scoville devised a method of measuring the heat given off by capsaicin, the tongue-burning active ingredient found in chili peppers. The highest ranking on that scale is currently held by the peppers used to create Bhut Jolokia sauce, a delicious, but extremely potent flavoring.

Native to a region spanning Bangladesh and India, the plants produce a 3 X 1 1/2' brightly colored fruit. While commonly used as an addition to local cuisine, this pepper has also been used to encourage cooling by inducing sweat. The ingredient is so strong that it has been incorporated into smoke bombs used to repel wild elephants.

Warnings of potential heat hazards are sometimes even printed on the seed packets of this fiery plant. Yet, in spite of its intensity, use and popularity continues to increase all around the world. The kick it adds to foods is strong and undeniable, and there are also additional physical benefits for users.

It can easily clear out clogged and stuffy sinuses. In spite of the incredible heat it produces, the plant is said to aid digestion. Dieters use it as a natural method to control high-calorie cravings, and some claim that eating it elevates low moods. It can even stop some harmful food bacteria from growing.

Depending on personal taste, it can be used as a flavoring in a variety of foods, and is most commonly transformed into a liquid that includes garlic, onions, vinegar, and even other types of peppers. The finished product can be found in specialty food shops or on Internet sites, as well as in many mainstream grocery outlets.

Whether you wish to create your own recipe, or just want to buy a jar of bhut jolokia sauce already cooked, you will not be disappointed. Heat-lovers find that it is not only delicious, but even a little addictive in a good way. The intense burn is said to inspire euphoria, an excellent reason for anyone to try it at least once.




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