Scotch Bonnet Pepper Powder & Flakes in Canada: The Nerpy's Guide

Q: Does Nerpy's sell Scotch bonnet powder wholesale?

Yes. Contact Nerpy's for bulk pricing.

Nerpy's makes 100% Jamaican Scotch bonnet powder and flakes from peppers grown on our 4-acre family farm in St. Catherine, Jamaica. They're packaged in Canada and shipped across the country from Richmond Hill, Ontario. Nothing is added: no salt, no sugar, no preservatives.

What is a Scotch bonnet pepper?

The Scotch bonnet is the signature hot pepper of Jamaica and the Caribbean, named for its squat, bonnet-like shape. It's a close cousin of the habanero (both are Capsicum chinense), but Scotch bonnets are known for a sweeter, fruitier, more floral flavour. It's the pepper behind authentic Jamaican jerk, pepper sauce and escoveitch.

How hot is Scotch bonnet?

Scotch bonnets measure 100,000 to 350,000 Scoville Heat Units. That's dozens of times hotter than a jalapeño (2,500 to 8,000). Drying concentrates the heat, so start small: a pinch of flakes or 1/8 teaspoon of powder, then add more to taste.

Powder or flakes: which should I buy?

	Scotch Bonnet Pepper Powder	Scotch Bonnet Pepper Flakes
Texture	Fine, uniform powder	Visible dried pieces
Best for	Spice blends, dry rubs, sauces, marinades, batters, popcorn	Pizza, finishing dishes, chili oil, salsas, stews
Blends in	Dissolves smoothly, no specks	Adds texture and colour
Size	42g	28g

Both are 100% Jamaican Scotch bonnet from the same farm. Many cooks keep both: powder for cooking, flakes for the table.

How to use Scotch bonnet powder and flakes

Jerk and dry rubs: add powder to your own jerk or BBQ rub for real Jamaican heat. Pair with Jamaican pimento berries for the classic jerk flavour.
Pizza and pasta: sprinkle flakes over pizza right out of the oven, or stir into tomato sauce.
Soups, stews and curries: stir powder in during cooking for heat that builds evenly.
Chili oil: warm flakes gently in olive oil for a Caribbean chili oil.
Snacks: toss powder with popcorn, roasted nuts or chickpeas.
Eggs: a pinch over fried eggs or in an omelette.

Can I use dried Scotch bonnet instead of fresh?

Yes. Fresh Scotch bonnets can be hard to find in Canada outside Caribbean grocers, and they don't keep long. Dried powder and flakes keep for months in a sealed jar and give you real Scotch bonnet flavour any time. Dried peppers are more concentrated than fresh, so add a little at a time.

Safety tips

Scotch bonnet is very hot. Wash your hands after handling, keep it away from your eyes and nose, and keep it out of reach of children.

Why Nerpy's Scotch bonnet?

Grown on our family farm: our family farm in St. Catherine, Jamaica, has grown our Scotch bonnets since 2018.
100% pepper: no salt, sugar, fillers or preservatives.
Made by a Jamaican-Canadian family business: Nerpy's has made Caribbean sauces and seasonings in Richmond Hill, Ontario since 2009.
Wholesale available: restaurants, retailers and caterers can contact us for bulk pricing.

Where to buy Scotch bonnet powder and flakes in Canada

Order Scotch Bonnet Pepper Powder and Scotch Bonnet Pepper Flakes at nerpys.ca, shipped across Canada. Prefer your heat in a bottle? Try Nerpy's Gold Very Hot Sauce, made with Scotch bonnets from our farm.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy real Jamaican Scotch bonnet powder in Canada?

At nerpys.ca. Nerpy's powder and flakes are grown on our family farm in Jamaica and shipped across Canada.

Is Scotch bonnet the same as habanero?

They're close relatives with similar heat, but Scotch bonnets are sweeter and fruitier, and they're the traditional pepper of Jamaican cooking.

How hot is Scotch bonnet powder?

100,000 to 350,000 Scoville Heat Units. Start with 1/8 teaspoon.

Does Nerpy's sell Scotch bonnet powder wholesale?

Yes. Contact us for bulk pricing.

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