Scotch Bonnet Peppers
Scotch bonnet, also known as Boabs Bonnet, Scotty Bons or Bonney peppers, is a variety of chili pepper. It is one of the hottest peppers in the world. Found mainly in the Caribbean islands and also in Guyana and the Maldives Islands and west Africa, it is named for its resemblance to a Tam o'shanter hat. Most Scotch bonnets have a heat rating of 100,000–350,000 Scoville Units. For comparison, most jalapeño peppers have a heat rating of 2,500 to 8,000 on the Scoville scale.

Storage
» Store immediately covered in a sealed original container in the warmest part of the walk-in cooler.
» Scotch bonnets are extremely susceptible to dehydration (shrivel and pitting).
» Scotch bonnets will turn yellow and pale green from exposure to ethylene gas.

Handling
» Follow good rotation practices, first shipments received should be used first.
» Scotch bonnets have an expected shelf life of 4-5 days. Plan to rotate frequently to maintain quality.
» Be sure to wear gloves in handling Scotch bonnets.
» Never touch your eyes or exposed skin after handling or prepping Scotch bonnets.
» Never place the case or raw product on non-sanitized kitchen counter tops to help prevent the potential for cross contamination.

Preparation
» Prepare as needed. Try not to use product from the previous day.
» Removing the seeds will reduce the heat of the Scotch bonnets and alter the expected flavor.
» Scotch bonnets are field grown and packed and need to be rinsed thoroughly.
» Clean and sanitize cutting utensils after prep.
» Wash your hands thoroughly after prepping Scotch bonnets.
» Store prepared product in refridgerator.