Trinidad Scorpion chilli flakes 2–5 mm red

Product description

Discover Trinidad Scorpion as an extremely hot chilli speciality from Ecuador, coarsely crushed into bright red flakes. The 2–5 mm particle size adds intense colour and a fruity, fiery aroma to professional and ambitious kitchens.

At 600,000–900,000 Scoville, this Capsicum chinense chilli belongs to the ultra-hot category above 500,001 Scoville. The granulated, coarse structure reduces dust formation and allows precise, well-controlled dosing, even in larger Biova bulk applications.

In the kitchen, the crushed chilli flakes add distinctive, fiery heat to sauces, stews, curries or BBQ rubs. Even the smallest amounts are enough to make dishes significantly hotter – use Trinidad Scorpion with care and store it tightly sealed and out of reach of children.

Origin

Trinidad Scorpion chilli is sourced from Ecuador, where warm, partly humid-tropical conditions provide ideal growing conditions for Capsicum chinense. Altitude, intense sunlight and nutrient-rich soils promote a pronounced fruity aroma and a deep red colour – exactly the qualities Biova selects for its bulk products.

Cultivation / production / harvest

The plants are grown by specialised producers and harvested at full maturity, when the pods are deep red and have reached their maximum heat. After harvesting, they are gently dried before the chillies are coarsely crushed to 2–5 mm and packed as granulated product for foodservice, artisan producers and further processors.

Characteristics

This chilli is defined by its combination of extremely high heat at 600,000–900,000 Scoville and fruity, slightly tropical notes. The coarse grind as chilli flakes makes it easier to handle in hot spice blends, rubs and pastes and reduces dust; Biova ensures single-variety, clean processing for consistent colour, aroma and heat level.

Differences in origin and processing

Depending on the country of origin, Trinidad Scorpion chillies can vary in heat, fruitiness and colour intensity. Ecuadorian cultivation is considered well balanced in terms of fruit aroma versus ultra heat and is particularly suitable for professional use; controlled drying and defined crushing at Biova keep these sensory properties stable and reproducible.

Taste & aroma

On the nose, there are intense, fruity chilli notes with hints of tropical fruit. On the palate, the chilli first appears aromatic and fruity before a very rapid, long-lasting, burning heat builds up, which, with careful dosing, is ideal for bold, strongly seasoned dishes.

Possible uses

• For adding extreme heat to sauces, stews, chilli dishes and curries in foodservice and artisan production.
• As a fiery component in BBQ rubs, grill seasonings and marinades for meat, fish or vegetables.
• For chilli oils, pastes, hot spice blends and delicatessen products produced in bulk.

Product specification

• Country of origin: Ecuador
• Particle size: crushed, approx. 2–5 mm (granulated / coarse)
• Colour: red