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Scotch Bonnet Pepper

Scotch bonnet pepper is a very hot fresh chili used to add heat and fruity flavor to sauces, stews, and marinades.

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About Scotch Bonnet Pepper

Scotch bonnet pepper is a small, lobed chili pepper known for very high heat and a distinctly fruity, aromatic flavour. Ripe peppers are commonly yellow, orange, red, or other bright colours, while immature ones may be green; the flesh is thin to moderately substantial and the interior contains pale seeds and membranes.

It is used fresh, chopped, blended, or infused in Caribbean and other cuisines, especially in hot sauces, stews, marinades, relishes, and seafood or meat dishes. It is also sold dried, powdered, pickled, or processed into bottled sauces, with heat and flavour changing by variety and ripeness.

Fresh peppers are usually sold whole, while dried or processed forms may be whole, cut, ground, brined, or blended. Removing seeds and membranes changes the interior texture and may change how heat is distributed. Cooking softens fresh flesh; drying concentrates its texture and changes the pepper’s aromatic profile.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for scotch bonnet pepper

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English

Scotch bonnet pepper

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Scotch Bonnet Pepper nutrition & diet

Scotch Bonnet Pepper nutritional value

Reference: Chili pepper raw

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
49kcal
Protein
2.4g
Carbs
5.9g
Fat
0.7g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Portions & preparation

Reference the fresh Scotch bonnet pepper separately from dried flakes, powder, puree, hot sauce, or pickles. Specify whether stems, seeds, and membranes are removed and whether the pepper is raw or cooked; added oil, vinegar, salt, sugar, or other ingredients belong to the preparation.

Compare the right form: Match the reference to fresh Scotch bonnet pepper with edible flesh and seed or membrane status specified, or to the exact processed product.

Diet considerations

Scotch bonnet pepper is a plant ingredient. Plain fresh pepper fits plant-based recipes, but processed sauces, pastes, and marinades may include fish, shrimp, dairy, animal stock, sugar, or cereal thickeners. The surrounding dish may also contain meat, eggs, or other animal additions.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Swedish Food Agency Food Database, 2026-07-01 — 380 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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