California native and chili enthusiast Gregory Foster has broken another world record, this time for eating the most ghost chili peppers in one minute.
Foster was recognized by Guinness World Records on Aug. 8 for eating 17 ghost peppers—also referred to as bhut jolokia chili peppers—in 60 seconds. In total, he consumed 3.98 ounces of the insanely hot peppers.
“This record attempt is a personal challenge to see how far I can push myself and my love of the super hot peppers,” Foster said.
Foster’s feat was accomplished back in November, in San Diego, California, according to a news release from Guinness. There is typically a delay between record-setting attempts and certification….