Scotch Bonnet Trinidad

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A C. chinense type. Ripens to red, mushroom/bonnet pods. Packs 100,000–350,000 SHU (very hot, not for the faint of heart). Originates from Trinidad & Tobago. Also listed as Scotch Bonnet Trinidad Red.

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NameScotch Bonnet Trinidad

Alternative Name(s)Bonney Pepper Trinidad; SB Trinidad; Scotch Bonnet Trinidad Red; Bonney Pepper Trinidad Red; Red Bonney Pepper Trinidad; SB Trinidad Red

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)C-R-SM-M-7-022RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. chinense

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)100,000 - 350,000

Heat LevelVery Hot (100,001–500,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormMushroom/bonnet/UFO

RegionTrinidad & Tobago

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - Caribbean (Jamaica)

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. chinense type. Ripens to red, mushroom/bonnet pods. Packs 100,000–350,000 SHU (very hot, not for the faint of heart). Originates from Trinidad & Tobago. Also listed as Scotch Bonnet Trinidad Red.

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Last updated Oct 6, 2026

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How hot is the Scotch Bonnet Trinidad?

The Scotch Bonnet Trinidad measures 100,000–350,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a very hot pepper — roughly 45 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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