Bhut Jolokia, one of the hottest chillies in the world, was exported from Nagaland to London for the first time on Wednesday. The Press Information Bureau has called it a "major boost to exports of Geographical Indications (GI) products from the north-eastern region." Also known as "Raja Mircha" or king chilli from Nagaland, Bhut Jolokia got its GI certification in 2008. This morning, the Press Information Bureau took to Instagram to share a few pics of the chillies that were exported to London via Guwahati by air.
"India's hottest chilies, #BhutJolokia make their way to #London," PIB wrote while sharing the pictures, which show boxes of the chillies being packed and moved.
A GI certification is an intellectual property right that safeguards the creation and sale of a product originating in distinct geography and culture.
Airports Authority of India said that the Bhut Jolokia (ghost pepper) was exported to London from the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, Assam, via an Air India flight. The 250 kg consignment of king chillies was sourced from Tening, part of Peren district, Nagaland and was packed at an APEDA assisted packhouse at Guwahati.
The Press Information Bureau said in a statement that Bhut or Bhoot Jolokia is considered the world's hottest chilli based on the Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Because of their perishable nature, exporting the Bhut Jolokia proved to be a challenge. To facilitate the export, APEDA, the apex body which promotes the export of agricultural products from the country, collaborated with the Nagaland State Agricultural Marketing Board.
Watch: Man Breaks Record By Eating 10 Bhut Jolokia Chillies In Seconds Nagaland "King Chilli" Exported To London. Minister Recalls Market Visit Fashion In Reeds, Floating Lab: Biodiversity Of Northeast Moves Centrestage Meet Indian-Origin Usha Chilukuri Vance, Wife Of Trump's Vice President Pick "Regret To Inform...": Trainee IAS Officer's Disability Request Was Denied Major Among 4 Soldiers Killed In Action In Encounter With Terrorists In J&K Trump's First Public Appearance Since Rally Shooting With A Bandaged Ear Mumbai BMW Hit-And-Run Accused Admits He's Habitual Drinker: Sources Yemen's Houthis Attack 2 Ships In Red Sea For Using Israeli Ports Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.