Aji Bird

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Aji Bird

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This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Heat sits around 50,000–100,000 SHU — hot, with a lingering burn. Originates from South America. From the Aji tradition — South American peppers known for fruity flavor profiles and medium heat.

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NameAji Bird

Alternative Name(s)Bird Ají; Ají Bird; Bird Aji

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)F-R-SM-L-6-001RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. frutescens

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)50,000 - 100,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionSouth America

Discoverer/BreederLandrace — South America

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

This C. annuum cultivar. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Heat sits around 50,000–100,000 SHU — hot, with a lingering burn. Originates from South America. From the Aji tradition — South American peppers known for fruity flavor profiles and medium heat.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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How hot is the Aji Bird?

The Aji Bird measures 50,000–100,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 13 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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