Chilli: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the origin of the chilli?
Chilli was used in Mexico as early as 7000 BC. The chilli was brought to rest of the world when the Italian Spanish navigator Christopher Columbus discovered America. He mistook the chilli for pepper and took it to Spain which later spread to rest of the world.
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Why is chilli hot to taste?
Chilli is hot and stimulating with very less aroma when eaten. Chilli contains capsaicin, an alkaloid substance which makes chilli hot to taste. Capsaicin is present in chilli seeds and membranes. When chilli powder is swallowed, capsaicin makes the brain to release a neurotransmitter called substance P. This makes brain think that the body is in pain making body respond to chilli. The heart beats rapidly and the natural painkiller endorphin is secreted.
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When was chilli introduced in India?
In May 28, 1498, Chilli was brought to India by the Portuguese explorer Vasco-da-Gama. Soon chilli became an important ingredient in Indian cuisine.
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What is the worlds hottest chilli?
The title holder for 'World Hottest Chilli', according to experts at the Defence Research Laboratory in the army garrison town of Tezpur in the north-eastern state of Assam, is the local naga jolokia (capsicum frutescens). In testing, they claim that the Tezpur chilli was nealy 50 per cent more pungent than the red savina habanero from Mexico, registering a blistering 855,000 Scoville units. ...
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What is the hottest chilli?
This is open to debate: some say it is the "Red Savina" Habanero, which has officially held the title for many years; others say it is the 'Naga', an asian variety of Habanero. We have a few Naga plants this year, and we can confirm that they are very, very hot!
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What are chilli points?
Chilli points, also known as participation points are a system of reward on Voodoochill. We reward active members on the site by giving them chilli points.
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How is chilli hotness compared?
In 1902 Wilbur Scoville developed a method for measuring the strength of capsicum in a chilli and this scale is used today to measure the pungency of chillies in Scoville units. The Scoville scale begins at zero with mild bell peppers and moves the habernero which rates as one of the hottest chillies somewhere between 100,000 and 500,000 Scoville units.
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What Is The Hottest Chilli In The World ?
Earlier this year (2007) the big chilli news was the successful growing and analysis of the Bhut Jolokia chilli at the Chile Pepper Institute in New Mexico. This heat level of this amazing chilli was measured by High Performance Liquid Chromatography and came in
at a whopping 1,001,304 Scoville Units ! That means there is a chilli out there that is as hot, or hotter, than many of the concentrated hot sauces which have a certain amount of distilled capsaicin in them !
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What is Chilli Willy™?
Chilli Willy™ is a name developed by Chilli-Willy.com to address the Peter Pepper Plant, which is an ornamental Chilli plant that produces it's Chillies in the shape of Penises. It is a very rare plant but is also very easy to grow. We have the seeds to grow this outrageous Chilli Plant available on our site - So you can now grow it at home! To Learn More About Chilli Willy, Please Click here
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What are the varieties available in Chilli ?
G-4(Bhagyalakshmi), Sindhue(C.A-960), L.C.A - 334, L.C.A - 424 and Pusa Jwala. 2. How to manage thrips and mites in chilli / A. To manage thrips spraying Carbaril 3g or Phosalar 3 ml or monocrotophos 1.5 ml or Aciphat 1g or Pipronil 2 ml per litre on leaves. To manage mites spraying Dicophal 5 ml or wet sulpher 3g per litre can be sprayed.
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How hot is the Chilli Beer?
The regular or mild is very mild, it was more about appreciating the fruity flavours in the chilli than the heat, you see, very long process of creation, very pleased with the result.
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Why is The Chilli Man called The Chilli Man?
The first name of the company was The Hunter Valley Chilli Company, but one day when The Chilli Guru answered the phone, he realized that everyone was referring to him as ‘The Chilli Man’ and a light bulb went on over his head. That’s when The Chilli Man—as he is today—was born.
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How to reduce the burning sensation caused by chilli or chilli powder while handling them?
Apply oil to your hands before cutting the chillies. If you have not used oil and feel burning sensation then it is good to wash them with sugar and tamarind.
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What part of the Chilli plant do you use in Just Thai Chilli®?
We use only the seed pod and the seeds. We do not use the Chilli stalk or stem as this only adds unecessary weight to the product without any corresponding increase in
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What is chilli juice?
It’s simply a combination of chilli, water, sugar and spices. Click here to read more.
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When is a chilli pepper ready to pick?
With chillies you need to look at size. When the chilli reaches a mature size, for that particular variety, it will have full heat and full flavor. Obviously, any chilli that has changed color to its final colour (red in many cases) is ready to pick. You can pick them green or pick them red...just look at the size of the pod and make sure it is mature.
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With chillies you need to look at size. When the chilli reaches a mature size, for that particular variety, it will have full heat and full flavour. Any chilli that has changed colour to its final colour (red in many cases) is ready to pick. You can pick them green or pick them red...just look at the size of the pod and make sure it is mature.
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Which is the hottest chilli in the world? Where is it found?
The hottest chilli in the world is the “Naga Jolokia” which read 855,000 in the Scoville Scale. Naga Jolokia has replaced Mexican chilli Red Savina Habanero which scales 557,000 in Scoville units. The Naga Jolokia is found in hilly terrain Tezpur town of Assam in India.
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Which country is the largest chilli producer?
Most countries in the world grow chillies. Use of peppers is increasing worldwide and while New Mexico not unsurprisingly is the home of hot chilli growing it is China which tops the table of outright production. The following top seven producers for 1998 according to the USDA , Foreign Agricultural Service with production in Metric Tons (1 Mt = 1000 kg ); China (7,025,360 Mt), Turkey (1,390,000 Mt), Mexico (1,181,924 Mt), Nigeria (970,000 Mt), Spain (888,400 Mt), USA (760,810 Mt), Egypt (365,000 Mt).
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Most countries in the world grow chillies. Use of peppers is increasing worldwide and while New Mexico not unsurprisingly is the home of hot chilli growing, it is China which tops the table of outright production.
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Why do we like to eat chilli?
There is a reason why we go on eating chilli even though it "burns" the tongue. When nerve cells release substance P, the body produces chemicals called endorphines - and these act on brain cells in the same way that opium-derived drug morphine does. As a result, you feel good.
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How is chilli hottness compared?
scale of chilli hotness exists which is measured in Scoville units. This test was developed back in 1912 by Wilbur L. Scoville using a human tasting panel. The Scoville scale is still in use although the human panel has been replaced by a high-pressure liquid chromatography machine.
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Is eating chilli bad for you?
There is no evidence that eating too much chilli is unhealthy, or that it causes ulcers. In fact, capsaicin is used in anti-inflammatory creams to treat ailments like arthritis and shingles.
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There is no compulsive evidence to suggest it is. In fact many countries in Asia where chilli consumption is very high have some of the longest life expectancies in the world.
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Are there elephant in your chilli sauces?
No! On the contrary, our sauces support elephant conservation by spreading the cultivation of chillies throughout Africa where farmers and elephants have historically come into conflict. Because chillies are an excellent natural elephant deterrent, growing chillies helps farmers protect their crops and livelihood and also protects elephants from angry farmers. For more information, read about the Elephant Pepper Development Trust.
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How hot is Just Thai Chilli®?
Our product is independently tested using the International Scoville Organoleptic Test. This is a test designed to measure the level of capsaicin contained in Chilli seeds and pods. Chromatography is used to give an accurate indication of Scoville units[named after the first person to devise a test for capsaicin early in the 20th century. ...
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What do the little chilli icons represent?
Your chilli points are displayed in two ways, by number (the actual number of points you have) and by the icons which are a graphic representation of how many you have. If you have all five chilli points then it means you are a very active member on the site.
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Is chilli good for you?
How much time do you have? You can find out about the goodness of chilli in our web section dedicated to our special ingredients. Click here .
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Does chilli cause ulcers?
The Chilli Man will tell you no, but he’s not qualified to tell you that so he suggests you seek advice from your GP. It has been medically proven that chilli does not cause ulcers or upset ulcers, but The Chilli Man thinks that if you want medical answers, go to the source (no, not the chilli sauce).
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How old is The Chilli Man?
The Chilli Man was created in 1997 in a little old rented house in Muswellbrook.
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