The name may sound harmless, but Scotch Bonnet Chili Peppers pack quite a lot of heat.  How hot? Let’s find out and learn about this delicious and fiery hot pepper.

The Scotch Bonnet Pepper is largely used in the regions of Caribbean where it tends to show up in every form of cuisine that calls for a hot pepper. Below we’ve listed 10 Interesting Facts about the Scotch Bonnet Chili Pepper.

10 Interesting Facts about the Scotch Bonnet:

1.    Scotch Bonnet peppers must be cooked in a well-ventilated kitchen because the vapors may interfere in the person’s breathing process.

2.     When slicing the pepper, the eyes must be protected in a secured way.

3.     The Scotch Bonnet pepper is one of the main ingredients in seasonings and sauces. When the Scotch Bonnet is not available, the Habanero pepper can be used as its substitute.

4.     You must remove the seeds with the membrane inside the pepper carefully, because this is the heat storage place.

5.     Chop the Scotch Bonnet pepper into fine pieces because the finer pepper spreads easily on the dish.

6.     Absolutely avoid getting it on your skin – do not touch the Scotch Bonnet Pepper.

7.     It tastes slightly sweet like a tomato with a slight hint of apples and cherries for which it is admired widely.

8.     It’s essential to wear rubber gloves, the Scotch Bonnet Pepper should be handled properly and with respect.

9.     Scotch Bonnet pepper contains capsaicin, which is used for manufacturing medications such as analgesic, pepper spray and circulatory stimulants.

10.   It is used in flavoring and spices because of its spectacular color and flavorful aroma in African, American, Asian, European, and Australian cuisines including pepper recipes such as pepper sauce, hot sauces, and pepper soup.

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