Yellow Ghost Pepper (Yellow Bhut Jolokia) offers same devastating heat as red ghost pepper (855,000-1,041,427 SHU) but with slightly different flavor. The yellow variant has more pronounced citrus notes alongside fruity sweetness. Some find it slightly less smoky than red ghost. Despite being from same species, subtle flavor differences make it interesting for hot sauce makers. The yellow color is striking and makes for unique-looking sauces. Handle with extreme caution!

Extreme heat with citrus, fruity notes

Extreme hot sauces, Indian cuisine