Aji Ayuyo

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Aji Ayuyo

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Aji Ayuyo
Ají Ayuyo; Ayuyo; Aji Ayuyo Red; Ají Ayuyo Red; Red Ají AyuyoEdit
B-L-R-5-177
C. baccatum
10,000 - 50,000
Hot (15,001–100,000 SHU)
RedEdit
Further InformationEdit Edit

Classified as C. baccatum. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Packs 10,000–50,000 SHU (solid heat — enough to make you pay attention). Originates from South America. From the Aji tradition — South American peppers known for fruity flavor profiles and medium heat. Also listed as Aji Ayuyo Red.

How hot is the Aji Ayuyo?

The Aji Ayuyo 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).

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