How hot is the Aji Arrugada?

The Aji Arrugada measures 10,000–50,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 6 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Aji Arrugada

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Classified as C. baccatum. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Heat sits around 10,000–50,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. From South America. From the Aji tradition — South American peppers known for fruity flavor profiles and medium heat.

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NameAji Arrugada

Alternative Name(s)Ají Arrugada

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)B-R-SM-L-5-002RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. baccatum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)10,000 - 50,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionUnknown

Discoverer/BreederLandrace — South America

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

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Last updated Oct 8, 2026

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