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[Capsicum chinense] Ground Jamaican Hot Black powder, medium-high heat.
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Jamaican Hot Black powder is made by grinding this rare dark variant of the Jamaican Scotch Bonnet-type pepper, with an intense fruity flavor.
The source pepper, Capsicum chinense, grows on a compact but resilient plant, with many dark green leaves and few flowers per node, typical of Jamaican Hot varieties.
Seeds for fruit production are started between February and March, transplanting after the last frosts, with the slower germination typical of Capsicum chinense.
It prefers warm climates and stable temperatures above 15°C; it also grows well in pots and indoors, as long as it gets enough light.
The flattened, wrinkled fruits ripen from dark green to brownish-black at full ripeness, very fleshy and seed-rich; they must be fully dried before grinding.
Waterlogging should be avoided as it favors root rot; sensitive to overly low temperatures.
Jamaican Hot Black powder has a medium-high heat level, around 100,000 SHU, with fruity, slightly smoky notes: perfect for jerk seasoning, hot sauces and exotic marinades.
Rich in capsaicin and anthocyanins responsible for the fruit's distinctive dark color.