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Scotch Bonnet Chile Flakes

Scotch Bonnet Chile Flakes
Scotch Bonnet Chile Flakes

Scotch Bonnet Chile Flakes

SKU
100768 001
Price:
$14.98
Net Weight:
1.3 oz
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Scotch Bonnet Chile Flakes, Capsicum chinense, are crazy-hot chile flakes that measure 100,000-300,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). They are also referred to as Scotch bonnet pepper flakes, Scotch bonnet flakes, dried Scotch bonnet, Scotch bonnet chile, Bahama mama, the Jamaican hot, the Bahamian, Martinique pepper, boabs bonnet, scotty bons, bonney peppers, or Caribbean red peppers.

These chiles get their name from their squashed appearance, which is said to resemble the tam o’shanter, a traditional hat worn by Scottish men. When ripe, they are about 1.5 inches in circumference and have a squished, globe-like appearance and thin, waxy skin. These flakes are produced when peppers are at their peak ripeness, for maximum flavor and rich color.

Businesses that frequently purchase Scotch Bonnet Chile Flakes are: 

  • Caribbean and club style restaurants; 
  • seasoning companies; 
  • independent spice shops; and 
  • companies that manufacture sauces, jerky, soda, and sparkling water

 

Heat Level

Scotch Bonnet Chile Flakes are crazy-hot, measuring 100,000-300,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). 

 

Flavor Profile 

Scotch Bonnet Chile Flakes deliver floral notes mixed with hints of cherries, tomatoes, and apples.

 

How To Use

Scotch Bonnet Chile Flakes add flavor to many different cuisines and dishes worldwide and are frequently found in hot sauces and condiments. These chiles are most popular in Barbados Cayman, Guyana, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Suriname, Trinidad and West African cuisine. It is probably best known for its signature flavor in Jamaican jerk chicken and jerk pork.  One of our favorite spicy, Caribbean dishes is this Spicy Coconut Shrimp.  If you love heat, you'll find yourself adding these to everything from eggs and pizza to numerous rubs, soups and stews. 

Respect their heat. Use gloves when handling Scotch Bonnet Chile Flakes to prevent them from contaminating hands or hiding under fingernails. And errant rub to the eye can be quite painful, and the burning sensation can last up to 24 hours.

Scotch Bonnet Chile Flakes are perfect for salsas, signature spice rubs, stews, soups, curries, breads, cheeses, jams, grilled meat and fish, or marinades.

Pair Scotch Bonnet Chile Flakes with pineapple, mango, apple, peach, lime, garlic, onion, thyme, cilantro, tomato, anise, cinnamon, ginger, or allspice.

 

Also CalledScotch bonnet pepper flakes, Scotch bonnet flakes, dried Scotch bonnet, Scotch bonnet chile, Bahama mama, the Jamaican hot, the Bahamian, Martinique pepper, boabs bonnet, scotty bons, bonney peppers, or Caribbean red peppers
SpeciesCapsicum chinense
IngredientsDried, flaked scotch bonnet chile peppers
Flavor ProfileFloral, hints of cherries, tomatoes, apples
Scoville Heat Units100,000-300,000 SHU
Recommended UsesSalsas, sauces, marinades, grilled meats and fish, curries, breads, cheeses, beans, fruits, stews
CuisineCaribbean, American
How To StoreAirtight container in a cool, dark place
Shelf Life6-12 months
Country of OriginUganda

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 tsp

Amount Per Serving

Calories5

% Daily Value*

Total Fat0g0%

Saturated Fat0g0%

Trans Fat0g

Polyunsaturated Fat0g

Monounsaturated Fat0g

Cholesterol0mg0%

Sodium1.4mg0%

Total Carbohydrate1.1g0%

Dietary Fiber0.4g2%

Total Sugars0.6g

Added Sugars0g0%

Sugar Alcohol0.0g

Protein0.2g0%

Vitamin D0mcg0%

Calcium1mg0%

Iron0mg1%

Potassium28mg1%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. These values were calculated and therefore are approximate. For more accuracy, testing is advised.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5
22 total ratings.

T S. (Verified buyer) 11/15/2022
Pricey,...BUT, absolutely stunning flavor. I've Pricey,...BUT, absolutely stunning flavor. I've been a Scotch Bonnet addict since the mid-80's. A Latin store in my neighborhood used to import them fresh from Jamaica; I also used to grow them myself (about 12 bushes a year). There's not another chile pepper that can touch a bonnet for flavor. I also ground a shaker-full of the flakes into a fine powder; this, too, tastes excellent. Spices Inc. has got a really good product here. Now, if you could just get that per pound price down a little bit.... :-) T.

Emery J. (Verified buyer) 10/02/2021
Scotch Bonnet Peppers Fantastic heat and flavor, could be packaged better but I wouldn’t hold that against them.

Emery J. (Verified buyer) 10/02/2021
Scotch Bonnet Peppers Fantastic heat and flavor, could be packaged better but I wouldn’t hold that against them.

Michael C. (Verified buyer) 07/20/2021
Has some decent heat but Has some decent heat but the flavor just melds the two together.

David A. (Verified buyer) 04/08/2021
Spicy and flavorful, impressed by Spicy and flavorful, impressed by the variety of spices on this site. Have been making my own hot sauces and they have everything I’d want on here 👌🏼

David A. (Verified buyer) 04/08/2021
Spicy and flavorful, impressed by Spicy and flavorful, impressed by the variety of spices on this site. Have been making my own hot sauces and they have everything I’d want on here 👌🏼

Marcus W. (Verified buyer) 07/18/2020
ABSOLUTE FIRE! we have some ABSOLUTE FIRE! we have some bigger plans for them also.

Melissa T. (Verified buyer) 04/15/2020
Top notch! These flakes are just what I have been searching for to make my jerk pork complete!! I sneezed four times when I took a little whiff.....that is an excellent sign!! They are hot and slightly fruity as I had hoped!!

Alford M. (Verified buyer) 12/12/2019
Excellent product..very effective Excellent product..very effective

Mark G. (Verified buyer) 10/11/2019
Addicting flavor These are by far my most favorite pepper flakes, the intense yet manageable heat combined with the hint of fruity flavor has me pouring puny piles of partially pulverized peppers down my gullet. I enjoy them often.
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