White Bhut Jolokia
Also known as White Ghost · White Ghost Pepper
White Bhut Jolokia is a Capsicum chinense cultivar from Northeast India, India. Capsi’s sourced range is 855,000–1,041,427 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is fruity, citrus, floral, sweet undertones. Used for hot sauces, salsas, curries, marinades, spice blends. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
The White Bhut Jolokia, also known as White Ghost Pepper, is a rare creamy-white ripening variant of the superhot Bhut Jolokia from Northeast India. This Capsicum chinense cultivar delivers intense heat around 1 million SHU with a fruity, citrus-forward flavor. It is prized by collectors for its striking appearance and versatility in hot sauces.
About 31 times a Capsi Jalapeño (31,902 SHU typical).
Flavor & Use
Fruity with prominent citrus and lightly floral notes, accompanied by a subtle sweetness that tempers the intense heat.
Culinary
About
White Bhut Jolokia peppers, also commonly called White Ghost Peppers, are a captivating white-skinned mutation of the famous Bhut Jolokia. The pods measure about 1.5 to 2 inches long, with a bullet or pendant shape and smooth to slightly bumpy skin. They ripen from light green to a creamy white color, revealing an off-white interior with a yellow tinge. The flavor is fruity with notes of citrus and floral undertones, offering a slightly sweeter profile than the standard red Ghost Pepper while delivering comparable intense, lingering heat that builds gradually. Plants grow 3 to 4 feet tall and are highly productive, making them ideal for container gardens or backyard plots in suitable climates. Originating as a natural variant from Northeast India, this pepper is prized for its visual appeal and versatility in creating unique white hot sauces, salsas, and spice blends.
Backstory
The White Bhut Jolokia is a rare natural color variant of the Bhut Jolokia that has been selected and propagated for its unique creamy white ripe pods. It retains the exceptional heat and flavor characteristics of its red counterpart while offering striking visual appeal for both culinary and ornamental purposes.
Appearance
Heritage
We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.
Sources
Heat figures in Capsi are tied to a source and a trust tier. How we verify heat
- 855,000–1,041,427 SHU · Vendor ClaimWhite Ghost (Bhut Jolokia) Pepper Seeds
- 1,000,000 SHU · Vendor ClaimBhut Jolokia White Pepper Seeds
- 1,000,000 SHU · Vendor ClaimWhite Bhut Jolokia, Pepper Seeds
- 1,000,000 SHU · Vendor ClaimWhite Bhut Jolokia
- Pepper Joe product descriptionpepperjoe.com
- Pepper Diaries detailed reviewpepperdiaries.com
- Wikipedia entry on Ghost pepperen.wikipedia.org
- Chili Pepper Madness on Bhut Jolokiachilipeppermadness.com
- Tyler Farms seed listingtyler-farms.com
Last updated 18 Aug 2026 at 07:17
FAQ
- How hot is White Bhut Jolokia?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 855,000–1,041,427 SHU (Vendor Claim). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat
- What does White Bhut Jolokia taste like?
- Fruity with prominent citrus and lightly floral notes, accompanied by a subtle sweetness that tempers the intense heat.
- How do I grow White Bhut Jolokia?
- Capsi does not have that recorded yet.
- What can I substitute for White Bhut Jolokia?
- red Bhut Jolokia, other superhot chinense peppers