southwest specialty food’s pure habanero pepper mash is made from the finest select red habaneros picked at their peak of ripeness for ideal heat. These peppers are then ground, blended with salt & vinegar, and bottled to sure that you receive the freshest flavor possible. One of the more intensely spicy species of chili peppers. The distinct flavor of the habanero can lend a balance to any chef’s recipe. The elements of sweet, salty, sour, and bitter can be enhanced by the addition of the habanero pepper. Add to any culinary recipe such as soups, stews, chili, pasta, or marinades, or use as an ingredient base for your own custom hot sauce. The habanero pepper measures 100,000 – 350,000 Scoville units. For larger wholesale quantities please call: 1-800-536-3131.