An Indian woman last week wolfed down 51 ` ` ' chilies '' in 10 minutes . The ghost chili has one million heat units , the equivalent of a chili 's heat . A chili 's spiciness is measured in Scoville units ; the number of times a chili extract must be diluted in water in order for it to lose its heat . They have also long been recognized for their health benefits .
An Indian woman last week wolfed down 51 ` ` ' chilies '' in 10 minutes . The ghost chili has one million heat units , the equivalent of a chili 's heat . They have also long been recognized for their health benefits .