TFM scotch bonnet powder by STEVE954
One immediately notes a very pleasing aroma and bouquet. For me this is reminiscent of the Caribbean, more specifically Jamaica. The pungent smell of Scotch Bonnet permeates the air around eating establishments and roadside cafes in an enticing way. I enjoy these fond memories this product brings back, this powder is that and more.
Finely ground, fluffy, dry and non-clumpy correct size grains of powder making it easy to utilize. Again, like the other good powders that I have sampled it has been stored very well, first-rate in my opinion. The coloration is nothing short of excellent and a very pleasing yellow to the eye. A vibrant yellow*, similar to the way man paints the sun on canvas. I can only attribute this high quality coloration to well chosen pods with good color and the fact that these pods were sun dried the old fashion way. Hands down this is the best color I have ever seen on any Scotch Bonnet powder made, true to the source.
The flavor is typical of an actual Scotch Bonnet pepper without any enhanced flavors, although as you know powders are on the dry side if you don’t utilize them on something moist, but this trait is inherent to all powders. This powder has fruity slightly smoky flavor with a hint of sweetness and hint of citrus to it. Mind you this is not the fruity citrus flavor of a Jamaican Habanero which in my opinion is completely different and fruitier in taste. This is the traditional taste of unaltered Scotch Bonnets and prepared correctly. That said, the heat is on the medium side but I assume he removed the seeds and membrane or it would easily be a notch hotter but probably a slight loss to the rich beautiful color.
Conclusion (1 to 5 in each category)
Name: N/A
Label: N/A
Appearance: 5
Color: 5
Smell: 4
Taste: 5
Heat: 3
Conclusion: If you like the taste of Scotch Bonnets this is one of the best SB powders I’ve every seen, even compared to commercially sold powders. If you have the chance to try this powder I highly recommend it, scoring 4.4 of 5 stars. While I truely enjoy this on shrimp, I'd say it goes well with anything and probably most apprapo with a fine Pinot Grigio.
Product in use on cracker spread, left side.
*The yellow in the picture of the powder (top picture) is subdued due to it being inside of a plastic wrap.
Thank you for reading, hope you enjoy!
WalkGood,
Ramon
One immediately notes a very pleasing aroma and bouquet. For me this is reminiscent of the Caribbean, more specifically Jamaica. The pungent smell of Scotch Bonnet permeates the air around eating establishments and roadside cafes in an enticing way. I enjoy these fond memories this product brings back, this powder is that and more.
Finely ground, fluffy, dry and non-clumpy correct size grains of powder making it easy to utilize. Again, like the other good powders that I have sampled it has been stored very well, first-rate in my opinion. The coloration is nothing short of excellent and a very pleasing yellow to the eye. A vibrant yellow*, similar to the way man paints the sun on canvas. I can only attribute this high quality coloration to well chosen pods with good color and the fact that these pods were sun dried the old fashion way. Hands down this is the best color I have ever seen on any Scotch Bonnet powder made, true to the source.
The flavor is typical of an actual Scotch Bonnet pepper without any enhanced flavors, although as you know powders are on the dry side if you don’t utilize them on something moist, but this trait is inherent to all powders. This powder has fruity slightly smoky flavor with a hint of sweetness and hint of citrus to it. Mind you this is not the fruity citrus flavor of a Jamaican Habanero which in my opinion is completely different and fruitier in taste. This is the traditional taste of unaltered Scotch Bonnets and prepared correctly. That said, the heat is on the medium side but I assume he removed the seeds and membrane or it would easily be a notch hotter but probably a slight loss to the rich beautiful color.
Conclusion (1 to 5 in each category)
Name: N/A
Label: N/A
Appearance: 5
Color: 5
Smell: 4
Taste: 5
Heat: 3
Conclusion: If you like the taste of Scotch Bonnets this is one of the best SB powders I’ve every seen, even compared to commercially sold powders. If you have the chance to try this powder I highly recommend it, scoring 4.4 of 5 stars. While I truely enjoy this on shrimp, I'd say it goes well with anything and probably most apprapo with a fine Pinot Grigio.
Product in use on cracker spread, left side.
*The yellow in the picture of the powder (top picture) is subdued due to it being inside of a plastic wrap.
Thank you for reading, hope you enjoy!
WalkGood,
Ramon
