WHOLE DRIED SCOTCH BONNET AND/OR GHOST(BHUT JOLOKIA) PEPPERS ORGANICALLY GROWN For Sale

This listing is for various quantities of freshly dehydrated whole SCOTCH BONNET and GHOST(BHUT JOLOKIA) PEPPERS. These peppers are organically grown and free from all pesticides or fertilizers and are grown locally in Florida.
These peppers are dehydrated slowly and carefully to preserve their flavor and heat. Free Shipping to the contiguousUS 48 states. We will ship USPS Flat Rate or Priority Mail if possible depending on amount purchased.
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GHOST PEPPERS

TheGhost Chile Pepper(alsoknown as Bhut Jolokia or Naga Jolokia) is one of the world\'s hottest chilepeppers. Watch out for this one! An HPLC analysis has tested the ghost chile at1,041,427 Scoville heat units!!!

Probably toohot to eat alone, a little bit will instantly heat up any sauce or mix you’reworking on. The intensity of the Ghost Chile Pepper is so strong it creates ablistering hot and sometimes extremely painful sensation lasting up to 30minutes or longer.

Originating inthe Assam region of northern India, the Bhut Jolokia is an interspecies hybridthat combines characteristics and genes from the Capsicum Frutescens andCapsicum Chinense Peppers. Typically, the Bhut Jolokia Pepper can be foundnaturally growing in only a few areas of the world, including India,Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Due to their popularity and extreme heat, there aremany seed and plant starter kits available. However, the growing climate has adramatic effect on the heat of the pepper.

SCOTCH BONNETPEPPERS

The scotch bonnet is the pepper of choice in theCaribbean. It\'s the most widely used hot pepper in the region\'s cuisine. Otherhot peppers, such as cherry peppers (wiri wiri), bird peppers, habaneroand pimento peppers are also readily available and used in various recipes, andIndian chili peppers can also be found in markets and supermarkets. But whensomeone talks about hot peppers in the Caribbean, particularly in theEnglish-speaking Caribbean, they\'re almost certainly referring to the scotchbonnet pepper. You might see them labeled in stores and markets as \"hotpeppers\" or \"big peppers.\"

Origin of Name

Scotch bonnets got their name because of theirappearance. They grow in an odd, flattened shape that resembles a tam or\"Scotsman\'s bonnet.\" Depending on what area of the Caribbean you\'revisiting, these peppers may also be called \"Bahama mamas\" or\"Jamaican hots.\" The bonnet connection can be a little off with somespecies of this pepper because they grow longer with less of a squashedappearance in some regions.

What Does the Scotch Bonnet Taste Like?

Scotch bonnets are hot peppers, very hot but they can havean almost sweet, vaguely fruity taste underlying the spice.This can varysomewhat from region to region, however, because it dependson the soilconditions to an extent in which they\'re grown.

Scotch Bonnet Uses

Scotch bonnet peppers are used to make the famousCaribbean or West IndianPepper sauce is traditionally used as a condiment, aswell as to season meat, fish, and poultry. The scotch bonnet is also used wholeto impart flavor without the full impact of its heat. In some preparations,it\'s simply chopped or minced and added to the food in the early stages ofcooking.