Ghost chilis have a strong and powerful spice that actually taste like 350 jalapeño peppers combined. Because of the intensity of its flavour, it has been considered as the nastiest edible thing on earth. Ghost chilis were once regarded as the spiciest chilli according to the Guiness Book of Record, and subsequently caught the attention of chilli fanatics and risk-taking chefs. Then again, despite the growing admiration towards ghost chilis, the questions for those who have not tried it still remain—are these safe to eat even with such strong flavour? Can humans digest these burning little spices without damaging any internal organ therein?
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Without much disbelief, ghost chilis are actually safe to eat like any other edible crop found in the far eastern part of the world. In fact, these spices induce the production of endorphins and encourage the sweat glands to produce more and more fluids (sweat), which are both healthy for the human body. In India, they are used as a natural remedy for stomach pains because of these characteristics.
Although people often describe eating ghost chilis as something which takes their souls out because of the pressure it brings as it is ingested, lots of people and spice fanatics still dare to taste today’s second spiciest chilli in the planet. Ghost chilis are somehow thought of more as health supplements rather than something to eat for satisfaction’s sake, but they are truly an incomparable spicy pepper that makes you feel completely overwhelmed. Americans are not excluded from the many groups of people who enjoy various recipes with ghost chilis such as salsa, dips, chilli wings and surprisingly, ice cream. It has not been used as a main dish insofar as culinary arts is concerned, but time will show the possibilities of eating ghost chilis as the main recipe for different occasions.
As ghost chilis need careful consideration before it is eaten, it needs utmost cautiousness when being handled, as it can sting and burn once put in contact with the skin and the eyes, comparable to the burning sensation a pepper spray will bring. These unique little pods should be kept away from children, and, yes, even from adults who cannot bear spicy food. On the contrary, ghost chilis are not something to be afraid of—they are, like other spices, safe and harmless peppers that can be eaten by those who dare taste its exceptional spice.