PRODUCTS RECIPES ABOUT US BLOG PREMIER PARTNER PROGRAM Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot Scotch Bonnet Peppers Scotch bonnet peppers are named after a tam o’ shanter hat. Do you see the resemblance? Also known as bonney peppers or Caribbean red peppers, they have a sweet flavor and stout shape, often giving a smoky pepper flavor with floral and tropical fruit aromatics. But don’t get confused, scotch bonnet peppers are one of the hottest peppers in the world, even hotter than habaneros. J&C Tropicals carries mixed (green and yellow) scotch bonnet pepper varieties. HOW TO EAT HOW TO STORE SEASON WHERE IT’S GROWN & SOURCED HEALTH BENEFITS Use with caution! Don’t run the risk of adding too much heat to your dish. Use gloves when preparing. For a sweeter flavor, wait for when scotch bonnet peppers to fully mature into a shade of yellow, orange, and red. Add whole pods to stews, curries, rice dishes, and stewed preparations such as oxtail soup or fricasseed chicken. Trending right now Exotic is exciting… try one of these unique products for an inspiring new food experience. Lychee Dragon Fruit Rambutan Mango Yellow Yam Yuca About Us Careers Media & Press Contact Us Privacy Policy Social Media Subscribe Submit © 2021 J&C TROPICALS Inc. All Rights Reserved.

PRODUCTS RECIPES ABOUT US BLOG PREMIER PARTNER PROGRAM It’s Pronounced (Yoo-Ka) in Spanish Yuca When you say potato, tropical countries say yuca. You may have heard of this root as cassava or manioc. Yuca, not to be mistaken for the similar spelling of yucca the ornamental plant, is a very starchy root. Yuca flesh, within the outer bark skin, is a white-linen color, and has a dense texture. Surprising fact: Yuca root can be dried and ground to a powder to make tapioca. There are two main varieties of yuca: sweet and bitter. The sweet variety can be eaten raw while the bitter variety has to be cooked before it can be eaten. Yuca is typically deep-fried as fritters or chips. Cubans commonly refer to this method of preparation as “yuquitas” and douse them with garlic and “mojo criollo,” a tangy marinade. Yuca can also be prepared mashed, baked, boiled, or sautéed. HOW TO EAT HOW TO STORE SEASON WHERE IT’S GROWN & SOURCED HEALTH BENEFITS Peel the skin and cut into sections with the core removed. Can be cut into fries, thin slices for chips, or small rectangular hunks. Boil until tender and let cool. Brush with oil and season with salt and pepper before being grilled, baked, mashed, sautéed, and more. Nutritional Facts 1/2 cup Naturally Gluten Free Naturally Cholesterol Free Naturally Fat Free High in Vitamin C and a good source of complex carbs Watch this Yuca Featured recipes Boiled Yuca with Mojo Yuca Fries Cuban Creamy Malanga Soup All Recipes Trending right now Exotic is exciting… try one of these unique products for an inspiring new food experience. Dragon Fruit Rambutan Mango Yellow Yam Yuca Malanga About Us Careers Media & Press Contact Us Privacy Policy Social Media Subscribe Submit © 2021 J&C TROPICALS Inc. All Rights Reserved.