It was known Scotch Bonnet Chilli Pepper is ubiquitous in West Africa and Caribbean but, it’s grown naturally in Sri Lanka also from few decades as the climate and soil conditions of the country is identical of its growth. The Scotch Bonnet pepper has a heat level of roughly 350000 Scoville Units, and in addition to its intense heat, it also has a distinctively delicious and fruity aroma and flavor.
The fresh Scotch bonnets themselves contained more than 80% moisture, however this was brought down to a maximum of 7% throughout the drying process before they were crused into flakes. As a result of moisture evaporation, the end product’s heat and pungent aroma are concentrated, and one kilogram of flakes will be equivalent to ten kilograms of fresh bonnets.
We Born in Nature, exclusively buy fresh Scotch Bonnets from recognized vendors who have been chosen after a thorough evaluation procedure. These bonnets are then carefully sorted to find the best possible examples both before and after being washed and blanched.
For the production of the aforementioned items, we exclusively employ food-grade stainless steel machinery.
We are able to guarantee that our products are completely risk-free because they are produced in accordance with the HACCP principles.
Before being released onto the market, finished products are first sampled according to the plan and then tested for any and all necessary physical, chemical, and microbiological characteristics.
Weight: 20g
No. of servings: 40
Appearance: Light brownish green color pieces.
Flavour: Extra pungent (Super-hot), approximately seven times stronger than regular red chilli powder.
Odor: Characteristic, mixed chilli and fruity odor of scotch bonnets.
Packaging: Laminated paper bag with ziplock
Preservatives/Additives: No
Shelf life: 2 years (It is preferable to use within 6 months of opening)
Storage conditions: Should be kept in a clean, dry place at room temperature. After each serving, zip the bag shut.
It was usual practice to use fresh Scotch bonnets in ordinary curries and other kinds of hot cuisines; however, further processing it as a flakes has significantly expanded the kinds of recipes that can benefit from using it. Additionally, it lessens the adverse effects, such as skin irritation, that occur during the processing of fresh bonnets.
In addition, it cleared the way for its use in large-scale commercial applications, which might lead to the creation of a huge variety of products, such as hot baked goods, snacks, and sauces, each with their own distinctive flavors.
In terms of nutritional facts, dried scotch bonnet flakes is a good source of Vitamin C, vitamin A, capsaicin, and other minerals. Additionally, capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their heat, has been shown to have potential health benefits such as reducing inflammation and pain, improving heart health, and aiding weight loss.
Nai Miris flakes has enormous applications in food, which can be classified into three main categories;
1. Culinary applications at home: Any type of hot kitchen dishes, curries and snacks, etc.
2. Hotels, Cafes, Restaurants: Thousands of cuisines invented by chefs, Bakery products as a hot filling, etc.
3. Food Manufacturers: Sauce/Ketchup manufacturing, Seasoning ingredient of snacks and other foods.
Scotch bonnet flakes can be used as a substitute of regular chillies or to provide next level of pungency to the regular recipes which contains red/green chillies.
Special Notes : Consuming large amounts of scotch bonnet peppers can cause severe burning sensations in the mouth, throat, and stomach. Additionally, the capsaicin in scotch bonnet peppers can cause sweating, flushing, and an increase in heart rate. Rarely it can cause some allergic reactions as well. People with acid reflux or gastrointestinal issues should cautious when consuming scotch bonnet peppers. It is always best to start with small amounts and increase gradually to test your tolerance. It is also worth to mention that, people with sensitive skin should avoid contact with scotch bonnet peppers as it can cause skin irritation so better use pair of gloves when handling large amounts in commercial processing.
