Yellow Lantern Chili

Yellow Lantern Chili

　　The Yellow Lantern Chili grows only in southern Hainan in the world. Its bright golden color and lantern-like shape have earned it the local nickname “Yellow Lantern.” With a Scoville heat rating of 150,000 units, it ranks as the second hottest chili in the world and is truly the “King of Chilies.” Compared to other chili varieties, the Yellow Lantern Chili is richer in nutrients, especially in calcium, iron, beta-carotene, fiber, and protein, all of which are significantly higher than those found in other chilies. Consuming Hainan’s Yellow Lantern Chili can aid digestion, stimulate appetite, strengthen the stomach and spleen, assist in weight loss, and promote blood circulation. In China, large-scale cultivation of the Yellow Lantern Chili is primarily concentrated in Hainan Province, particularly in Wenchang, Qionghai, Wanning, and Lingshui, where the main cultivated varieties are local strains and the hybrid “Re La No. 2.”