Description
7 Pot Jonah Chilli Powder is a fierce Trinidadian chilli with intense heat and a fruity, slightly sweet flavour beneath the burn.
The “7 Pot” name comes from Trinidad and Tobago, where these chillies are said to be so hot that one chilli can heat seven pots of stew or curry.
It’s a traditional way of describing the extreme strength of the chilli rather than a scientific measurement, but varieties like 7 Pot Jonah, 7 Pot Douglah and 7 Pot Primo are genuinely among the hottest chillies in the world. Despite the heat, they’re prized for their rich fruity flavour, which is why they’re popular in Caribbean pepper sauces and chilli blends.
Use sparingly in hot sauces, marinades, curries, stews and chilli recipes where serious fire is wanted.
This super-hot chilli powder is best added in tiny amounts and built up slowly. A little brings deep Caribbean-style heat to sauces, rubs and slow-cooked dishes.
Grown in USA
Packed in unit that handles Sesame, Celery, Mustard
Nutritional Information per 100g
Energy kcals 324
Energy kJ 1355
Protein 10.6g
Fat 5.8g
of which Saturates 0.8g
Carbohydrate 69.9g
of which Sugars 41.1g
Fibre 28.7g
Sodium 91mg
7 Pot Jonah Chilli Powder 10g Quick Reference
- What is it? A superhot powder made from the Trinidadian 7 Pot Jonah chilli.
- Flavour Rich, fruity and slightly sweet beneath the extreme heat.
- Heat level Superhot; among the hottest chilli varieties.
- Origin Trinidadian variety, grown in the USA.
- Common uses Caribbean pepper sauces, curries, stews, marinades, hot sauces and extreme chilli blends.
- Pairs well with Citrus, mango, garlic, allspice, tomato, chicken, pork and beans.
- How to use Use in tiny amounts and build very slowly; one small pinch can heat a large dish.
- Compare with Fruitier and more Caribbean in character than many generic superhot powders.
- Possible substitute Trinidad Scorpion or Carolina Reaper for comparable extreme heat, though each has a different flavour.
- Storage Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to protect colour, aroma and flavour.
Good to know: The 7 Pot name traditionally suggests one chilli can heat seven pots of stew; it describes formidable strength rather than a laboratory measure.
