MOA Scotch Bonnet

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A carefully selected type of Scotch Bonnet created by the Ministry of Agriculture in Jamaica.  This variety is beautiful and is very prized for their flavor.  The shape of this pepper is conisdered the true shape of Scotch Bonnet for commerical growing.  When exporting this variety, the distributor must adhere to a strict grading system as detailed below.  SHU is between 100,000–350,000.

Grade 1 (Best):

1. Not less than 4.5 cm (1 ¾ inches) in diameter or a maximum of 20 peppers equivalent to 1lb.

2.  Uniform colour, typical of the variety.

3. Distinct cup and saucer shape with 3 to 4 lobes. Not crooked, lopsided or otherwise deformed

4. Completely free from bruises, decay, scar, sunscald, pest, pest damage, crack, split and any other defects.

 

Grade 2 (Average): 

1. Not less than 3.5cm (1 ½ inches) in diameter or a maximum of 25 peppers equivalent to 1lb.

2. Uniform colour, typical of the Variety

3. Fairly well shaped with 3 to 4 lobes.

4. Completely free from bruises, decay, scar, sunscald, pest, pest damage, crack, split and any other defects.

 

Grade 3 (Acceptable): 

1. Not less than 2.5cm (1 inches) in diameter or a maximum of 30 peppers equivalent to 1lb.

2. Fairly uniform colour

3. Lobes may not be distinct

4. Free from decay, pest and pest damage.

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