Bhut Jolokia Infused Honey

These infusions are available only in the winter season from November to February.

Raw Honey from Meghalaya tend to have a higher moisture content compared to honey from elsewhere, therefore infusing it with other herbs and spices might cause fermentation in the summer, which leads to leakage in our honey bottles.

Therefore, limiting Zizira to provide these infusions in the winter only!

What is Bhut Jolokia infused honey?

Zizira’s Bhut Jolokia infused honey is a honey that has been given a twist by infusing honey with the famous chilli – Bhut Jolokia! This chilli is highly famous for being one of the spiciest chillies in the world.

The objective of adding bhut jolokia chilli to honey makes this combination quite unique and interesting and also useful to some extent. Bhut Jolokia infused honey is a special and unique flavoured honey that has been created to give the sweet honey a twist with some hotness. It is a perfect pair of sweet and spicy flavours that not only enhances the taste but also provides some essential benefits needed by the body.

This unique honey infusion makes the consumption of chilli highly acceptable and gives your meal that perfect twist. For someone who loves experimenting with flavours, this infused honey is a must-have in the kitchen.

What is Honey Infusion?

Honey infusions are simple concoctions that serve as a herbal remedy that not only provides maximum benefits but are delicious too. It is the easiest method of combining all sorts of herbs and spices with honey to bring about delicious and unique flavours as well as adding remedial values too.

Combining the healing properties of various herbs and spices with raw honey is the most effective way of keeping the body free from diseases and helps in boosting the immune system.

Ingredients in But Jolokia infused honey

Relating to its name, this honey is a combination of natural ingredients of the North East that are flavorful and beneficial. The basic ingredients in this honey infusion are:

Mawsynram Honey- A natural honey that is directly collected from the dense forests of Mawsynram where the flora is in abundance. Our Mawsynram honey is provided to us by our partnered beekeeper, Kong Elvira who hails from Thieddieng village in Mawsynram. This honey is in its purest and raw form and is free from all artificial additives. It has a beautiful golden-brown colour that comes along with a fresh and a sweet citrus flavour. This honey is packed with a wholesome amount of nutrients and provides maximum health benefits.

Bhut jolokia- A famous chilli from the North-East which is also known as ghost chilli, naga chilli and beb. Considered to be one of the hottest peppers in the planet, topping over a million SHU (Scoville Heat Units) which measures the pungency of the chilli due to the presence of active component capsaicin. It actually held the Guinness Book of World Records for the world’s hottest chilli from the year 2007 until 2010. So, you can imagine the level of spiciness it gives out! This chilli is definitely spicy but is filled with an intensely fruity, sweet chilli flavour. In addition to being a common kitchen ingredient in certain Indian households, it has also been used as a remedy for stomach ailments as well as to increase the metabolism.

Why Does Foaming Occur in Honey Infusions?

Honey infusion is a combination of herbs and spices with raw honey. This process includes mixing of ingredients together which leads to the formation of bubbles and froth in the honey. It is a natural phenomenon that occurs during the processing and packaging of these honey infusions. 
When packed in containers, the natural ingredients get infused together and produces a unique and delicious flavour in the honey that gets enhanced with time. The longer you keep your honey-infused, the stronger the flavour will be.

What Is the Shelf-life of Honey Infusions?

How Should Honey Infusions be Stored?

To avoid such circumstances, honey infusions should be sealed properly after opening and should be stored in a cool and dry area. Addition of moisture or water to it will make the honey go bad and lead to a fermentation process which gives a sour aftertaste.

Flavour

Bhut Jolokia infused honey has been created with the intention of experiencing the taste of bhut jolokia is the most convenient way by infusing it with the most versatile ingredient – Honey!

Our Mawsynram honey gets infused with the famous chilli bhut jolokia which is extremely spicy. It gives the honey a beautiful yellowish-orange tint topped with a single whole bhut jolokia giving it an extremely appealing look. The consistency of this honey is so smooth that it easily dribbles down a spoon and is very clear that you see the chilli powder floating on the honey.

Once you open the lid, there is an outburst of a sweet, spicy, and fruity aroma that is strong yet absolutely pleasing. The uniqueness of this honey infusion makes you want to try it and the sweet and spicy flavour from the honey and chilli is what makes you want more.

This infused honey is worth a try! Its uniqueness and the burst of flavours it produces is worthwhile in giving your juices and other dishes a little twist.

What is Special About Bhut Jolokia infused Honey?

Zizira’s Bhut Jolokia infused honey has been formulated by using pure, natural, and raw ingredients that are directly and traditionally sourced from the ethical farmers of Meghalaya.

The extra mile we take to ensure we provide the best:  Our team travels to the most isolated and remote villages to source the best ingredients. We make sure that the ingredients we use in our products come straight from the farmers who make an effort in providing us with the purest and highly genuine ingredients.

These are a few ways how we ensure the purity of our products: -

• Knowing where our ingredients come from- We deeply care about where each and every ingredient we use comes from. Over the years our team has been able to build up relations with the ethical farmers of Meghalaya and what is important is that we give importance to providing pure and safe products to our customers.
• Evaluation of ingredients- To provide our customers with the best products, we make sure to select the absolute best ingredients with maximum quality. Both our team and our farmer partners share the same mission and we prioritize on the long-term health of the land. The land is free from all unwanted artificial additives such as pesticides, chemical fertilizers and insecticides resulting in safe and pure ingredients.
• Product safety- In the processing of food, we are aware of hazards that can creep in. We do not take chances with any kind of hazard – physical, chemical or biological. We take every necessary precaution to control them at every critical point in our food processing facility. That is what we are doing with every new harvest of each and every ingredient that we use.
• Credible, Safe and Wholesome- We follow a similar process for all of Zizira's products. Credible, high standard quality maintenance without excuses. We understand that the choices we make and who we work with, partner with, what and how we serve can make a difference. We believe that our continued effort and diligent work will contribute to the health of our customers, to the prosperity of the farmers as they revive and regenerate traditional farming practices.