Bhut Jolokia Goes To London, With Love From India

India's hottest chilies, Bhut Jolokia, made their way to London

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, Bhut Jolokia make their way to London.Yesterday, a consignment of 250kgs of Naga Chili, procured from Nagaland was flagged off for the first time from Guwahati @aaigauairport Cargo Complex with all Plant quarantine clearance to London through @airindiain. pic.twitter.com/OpkzKziXmO "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.