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Title: Dorset claims world's hottest chilli
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London Telegraph
URL Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/mai ... news/2006/04/01/ixnewstop.html
Published: Mar 31, 2006
Author: Richard Savill
Post Date: 2006-03-31 19:48:01 by Peetie Wheatstraw
Keywords: None
Views: 307
Comments: 38
A chilli pepper grown in a polytunnel in Dorset has been claimed as the world's hottest. The Dorset Naga is so fiery that when the owners break the skin to remove the seeds to sow for the following year's crop they have to wear gloves and be outside in a strong wind so their eyes don't sting. "It is something I wouldn't eat but some people must like them," said Joy Michaud, who developed the chilli at the Peppers by Post business she runs with her husband Michael at West Bexington. An American laboratory found the chilli to be almost 60 per cent hotter than the one listed in the Guinness Book of Records. The Naga registered a Scoville heat unit of 876,000. The record holder is a Red Savina Habanero with a rating of 577,000. The result was so startling that the Dorset pepper was sent for a second test to a laboratory in New York used by the American Spice Trade Association. It recorded a higher figure of 970,000 heat units. The Naga, which is sold with a health warning, was developed from a variety which originated in Bangladesh. The Michauds found the chillis, collected the seeds and grew them. It was only when customers told them they were unable to eat curries containing half a small pepper that they realized how hot they were. Mrs Michaud said: "We bought the Naga Morich chilli from a shop in Bournemouth. It is revered by the Bangladeshis. We have all the certificates and believe it is a world record. We will be in touch with the Guinness Book of Records." Aktar Miha, of the Indis Bangladeshi restaurant in Bournemouth, said: "Most people don't cook with it; they just have it near to them when they eat. They just touch their food with it. If you don't know what you are doing it could blow your head off."
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#1. To: All (#0)
Come on, let's spice this joint up!
“No man will assert seriously, that when people are of a turbulent spirit, the best way to keep them in order is to furnish them with something substantial to complain of.” ---Edmund Burke
Hmm heating the place up huh? ;)
Bein' from Texas, why in the HELL would someone totally destroy a perfectly good chili pepper by putting it with curry.....there is nothing so gross on this earth as curry and I'm a great cook. I think curry is the ONLY thing on this planet [besides bugs] I won't eat...LMAO!!!!! :-)))
#2. To: Peetie Wheatstraw (#0)
#3. To: Peetie Wheatstraw (#0)
It was only when customers told them they were unable to eat curries containing half a small pepper that they realized how hot they were.
CURRY.
#4. To: IndieTX (#3)
ROFLMAO!! hilarious!
#5. To: IndieTX (#3)
Curry takes over anything it touches. If people like curry, let them have it by all means, but I hate this TV bullshit where everyting all the sudden has to have curry because that's what some nitwit decided.
Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
#6. To: Peetie Wheatstraw (#0)
My favorite Mexican foods is cheese chile rellenos and mashed taters with little bits of sweet red bell pepper.
Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
#7. To: IndieTX (#3)
Well, that "curry powder" you buy at the store has nothing to do with real Indian food. Then again, I'm not sure the stuff they have in "take- aways" in England is real Indian food either.
Bein' from Texas, why in the HELL would someone totally destroy a perfectly good chili pepper by putting it with curry.....there is nothing so gross on this earth as curry and I'm a great cook. I think curry is the ONLY thing on this planet [besides bugs] I won't eat...LMAO!!!!! :-)))
“No man will assert seriously, that when people are of a turbulent spirit, the best way to keep them in order is to furnish them with something substantial to complain of.” ---Edmund Burke
#8. To: Dakmar (#6)
ROFLMAO!! Dak youre a riot HAHAHAHAHA!!
My favorite Mexican foods is cheese chile rellenos and mashed taters with little bits of sweet red bell pepper.
#9. To: Peetie Wheatstraw (#0)
876,000 scovilles? Feh. Blair's '16 Million Reserve' is the ULTIMATE rush. Pure capsaicin...16 MILLION scoville units. One crystal in a huge pot of chili renders it inedible...too hot. $199 a bottle, BUT you must sign off on an insurance waiver before you are allowed to buy it. WMD...big time.
#10. To: Dakmar (#6)
Mine's pork tamales (real ones in hojas, not canned ones), and pozole. There's a world of difference between real Mexican food and the stuff at Taco Bell.
My favorite Mexican foods is cheese chile rellenos and mashed taters with little bits of sweet red bell pepper.
“No man will assert seriously, that when people are of a turbulent spirit, the best way to keep them in order is to furnish them with something substantial to complain of.” ---Edmund Burke
#11. To: Peetie Wheatstraw (#10)
Taco Bell is evil, everything tastes like pesticide.
Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
#12. To: Dakmar (#11)
Agree. Ten years ago it was my daughter's favorite. Now, thank God, she's a vegetarian. ;)
Taco Bell is evil, everything tastes like pesticide.
“No man will assert seriously, that when people are of a turbulent spirit, the best way to keep them in order is to furnish them with something substantial to complain of.” ---Edmund Burke
#13. To: who knows what evil (#9)
I like chilis, but there's a limit. Habaneros turn my guts into the BOWELS OF HELL for the night, and in the morning.... ;)
876,000 scovilles? Feh. Blair's '16 Million Reserve' is the ULTIMATE rush. Pure capsaicin...16 MILLION scoville units. One crystal in a huge pot of chili renders it inedible...too hot. $199 a bottle, BUT you must sign off on an insurance waiver before you are allowed to buy it. WMD...big time.
“No man will assert seriously, that when people are of a turbulent spirit, the best way to keep them in order is to furnish them with something substantial to complain of.” ---Edmund Burke
#14. To: Zipporah, Peetie Wheatstraw (#8)
Do they serve mashed taters with Mexican food where y'all come from?
Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
#15. To: Peetie Wheatstraw (#13)
That's what I was just thinking. About three drops of that on something is way hotter than most people like, put about ten drops there and only circus people will eat it. Will you be the cook for the circus I'm putting together?
but there's a limit. Habaneros
Thanks for Prohibition and the war against drugs. Thanks for a country where nobody's allowed to mind their own business. Thanks for a nation of finks. Yes, thanks for all the memories-- all right let's see your arms!- William S Burroughs
#16. To: IndieTX (#3)
i've had some good chicken curry at fine indian restaurants. if it's mild, it's good stuff.
A nation blind to their disgrace...
#17. To: Dakmar (#14)
In the Central Valley. There's a place in Tulare called "Okie Frijole" where you can have enchiladas, fried chicken and mashed potatoes, among other eclectic stuff.
Do they serve mashed taters with Mexican food where y'all come from?
“No man will assert seriously, that when people are of a turbulent spirit, the best way to keep them in order is to furnish them with something substantial to complain of.” ---Edmund Burke
#18. To: Dakmar (#14)
OH yeah.. mashed tater tacos.. but the best is mashed tater chili.. it's not bad but the color is off a tad.. ;P
Do they serve mashed taters with Mexican food where y'all come from?
#19. To: Peetie Wheatstraw, who knows what evil, Dakmar (#10)
bet y'all have never had chili and eggs and breakfast tacos? now that's some good texmex.
A nation blind to their disgrace...
#20. To: Dakmar (#15)
As long as the choice every single night is between lentil soup and spaghetti bolognese...
That's what I was just thinking. About three drops of that on something is way hotter than most people like, put about ten drops there and only circus people will eat it. Will you be the cook for the circus I'm putting together?
“No man will assert seriously, that when people are of a turbulent spirit, the best way to keep them in order is to furnish them with something substantial to complain of.” ---Edmund Burke
#21. To: Peetie Wheatstraw (#17)
No mashed 'tater and gravy tacos?? Gawd.. what kinda state do you live in anyway?? ;)
In the Central Valley. There's a place in Tulare called "Okie Frijole" where you can have enchiladas, fried chicken and mashed potatoes, among other eclectic stuff.
#22. To: Zipporah (#21)
My best buddy's ex is Mexican. Whenever I came over, she fixed potato tacos (not mashed, but Mexican papas fritas fried). I mean every time. And you know what? They were good! ;)
No mashed 'tater and gravy tacos?? Gawd.. what kinda state do you live in anyway?? ;)
“No man will assert seriously, that when people are of a turbulent spirit, the best way to keep them in order is to furnish them with something substantial to complain of.” ---Edmund Burke
#23. To: Peetie Wheatstraw (#20)
OH ..no ..no ..no.. wrong answer.. it's gotta be bear claws wrapped with cotton candy!! With a side order of corn dogs!!! See you need to listen to this to understand the circus life ;P
As long as the choice every single night is between lentil soup and spaghetti bolognese...
#24. To: christine (#19)
Oh, yes, ma'am! You want a Mexican breakfast out here---beans, eggs, machaca, menudo, and tortillas, tortillas, tortillas---you can get it here all day long... ;)
bet y'all have never had chili and eggs and breakfast tacos? now that's some good texmex.
“No man will assert seriously, that when people are of a turbulent spirit, the best way to keep them in order is to furnish them with something substantial to complain of.” ---Edmund Burke
#25. To: Peetie Wheatstraw (#22)
Sounds good but IMO actually a Spanish frittata is the best..
My best buddy's ex is Mexican. Whenever I came over, she fixed potato tacos (not mashed, but Mexican papas fritas fried). I mean every time. And you know what? They were good! ;)
#26. To: Zipporah (#23)
Oh, I thought he meant for the "inmates," not the customers! ;)
OH ..no ..no ..no.. wrong answer.. it's gotta be bear claws wrapped with cotton candy!! With a side order of corn dogs!!!
“No man will assert seriously, that when people are of a turbulent spirit, the best way to keep them in order is to furnish them with something substantial to complain of.” ---Edmund Burke
#27. To: Zipporah (#25)
Which believe it or not is what they call a tortilla in Spain!
Sounds good but IMO actually a Spanish frittata is the best..
“No man will assert seriously, that when people are of a turbulent spirit, the best way to keep them in order is to furnish them with something substantial to complain of.” ---Edmund Burke
#28. To: Peetie Wheatstraw (#26)
.. LOL!! .. Uh I have a friend whose ex was a corndog salesman ..NO kidding.. and prisons couldnt buy them ..no joke.. there's an obvious reason ;)
Oh, I thought he meant for the "inmates," not the customers! ;)
#29. To: Peetie Wheatstraw (#24)
mmmmm..darn, y'all have made me hungry!
A nation blind to their disgrace...
#30. To: Peetie Wheatstraw (#27)
Right.. a friends mother-in-law was from Spain and that's what she called it.. a tortilla..
Which believe it or not is what they call a tortilla in Spain!
#31. To: christine (#29)
Personal question (but not excessively): are you vegetarian, chris? My daughter is, so I'm used to it. ;)
mmmmm..darn, y'all have made me hungry!
“No man will assert seriously, that when people are of a turbulent spirit, the best way to keep them in order is to furnish them with something substantial to complain of.” ---Edmund Burke
#32. To: Peetie Wheatstraw (#13)
Yahoo! That's the BEST part, outside that endorphin rush. Ever try chocolate dipped habs?
Habaneros turn my guts into the BOWELS OF HELL for the night, and in the morning.... ;)
#33. To: Peetie Wheatstraw (#31)
no, i'm not vegetarian, but i'm also not a big meat eater either. mediterranean foods are my favorite because they usually have such good vegetable dishes.
A nation blind to their disgrace...
#34. To: who knows what evil (#32)
No, don't want to cut into your supply.... ;)
Yahoo! That's the BEST part, outside that endorphin rush. Ever try chocolate dipped habs?
“No man will assert seriously, that when people are of a turbulent spirit, the best way to keep them in order is to furnish them with something substantial to complain of.” ---Edmund Burke
#35. To: christine (#33)
The older you get, the less red meat you should indulge in (I'm just letting you know that for when you get older, young lady ;)) And the more veggies, the better.
no, i'm not vegetarian, but i'm also not a big meat eater either. mediterranean foods are my favorite because they usually have such good vegetable dishes.
“No man will assert seriously, that when people are of a turbulent spirit, the best way to keep them in order is to furnish them with something substantial to complain of.” ---Edmund Burke
#36. To: christine (#16)
I'll stick to my chicken Marsala ;-)) sauteed in real butter, mushrooms, fresh garlic, fresh ground pepper and of course Marsala wine :-))) with fresh baked French bread to sop up the sauce. [My sons eat VERY well having a dad who almost went to the American Culinary Institute] LOL I'll put mine up against any Italian restaurant anywhere ;-)
i've had some good chicken curry at fine indian restaurants. if it's mild, it's good stuff.
#37. To: IndieTX (#36)
uh...yum...next time i'm in dallas? :P
A nation blind to their disgrace...
#38. To: christine (#37)
Deal ;-)
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