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Scotch Bonnet – Chocolate

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Origin Jamaica
Species Capsicum chinense
Color Chocolate Brown
Size 1-2 inches
Scoville Heat Units
100,000 - 350,000 SHU
Heat Level: Medium

About This Pepper

Chocolate Scotch Bonnet offers same extreme heat as standard Scotch bonnet (100,000-350,000 SHU) with different flavor profile. The chocolate brown color is striking. Flavor has more pronounced smoky, earthy notes. Perfect for making dark jerk marinades. The heat is intense and long-lasting. Less common than yellow or red varieties. Makes beautiful dark Caribbean hot sauces. Fully authentic in Caribbean cooking. The smoky notes complement jerk spices. A specialty variety gaining popularity.

Flavor Profile

Extreme heat with smoky notes

Culinary Uses

Jerk seasoning, Caribbean hot sauces

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Growing Information

Difficulty Moderate
Days to Harvest 95-105 days
Plant Height 24-36 inches

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