Scotch Bonnet Chilli – The Heart of Caribbean Heat
Bold Heat with a Fruity Caribbean Twist
The Scotch Bonnet is a legendary chilli that brings fiery heat and bright, tropical fruit flavour in equal measure. Named for its resemblance to a Scottish tam o’ shanter hat, it’s most famously used in Caribbean cuisine, where it forms the fiery backbone of jerk seasoning, hot sauces, and island-style stews.
Closely related to the Habanero, the Scotch Bonnet stands out with its sweeter, fruitier character and slightly rounder flavour. It’s not just hot — it’s lively, adding depth and sunshine to every dish it touches.
Flavour Profile & Heat Level
Expect heat, but with personality. Scotch Bonnet hits hard, but with a beautiful fruity aroma that softens the blow (a little).
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Heat Level: Very Hot
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Scoville Rating: 100,000 – 350,000 SHU
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Flavour Notes: Fruity, tropical, sweet, slightly floral with sharp heat
Culinary Uses of Scotch Bonnet Chilli
Used fresh, dried, or as a powder, Scotch Bonnet is ideal in bold, vibrant dishes that need both heat and flavour. It’s especially prized in Caribbean and West African cooking.
Perfect for:
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Jerk marinades – A must for authentic jerk chicken and pork
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Hot sauces – Adds tropical brightness and strong kick
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Stews & soups – Caribbean fish stews, goat curry, and more
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Rice & bean dishes – A whole pod added to the pot for slow-infused heat
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Spice blends – Works well with allspice, thyme, and citrus zest
Use with care — it’s fiery, but so full of flavour it’s hard to resist.
Why Buy Scotch Bonnet from CHILLIESontheWEB?
Our Scotch Bonnet chillies are carefully sourced, dried and packed to retain their signature fruity heat and bold aroma. Available in flakes, powder or whole pods, they’re ideal for both traditional recipes and adventurous flavour seekers.
No substitutes, no shortcuts — just the full Scotch Bonnet experience, ready to bring life and fire to your food.