How hot is the Aji Bolivian?

The Aji Bolivian 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 Bolivian

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⚠ AMBIGUOUS: "Aji Bolivian" alone is incomplete. Real cultivars include "Aji Bolivian Long" and "Aji Bolivian Marble". Verify which strain. Long-podded form.

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NameAji Bolivian

Alternative Name(s)Aji Bolivian Long; Ají Bolivian Long; PI 260566

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)Not issued yetNeeds mature color first.How UPN works

SpeciesC. baccatum

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

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Not set

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionSouth America

Discoverer/BreederLandrace — South America

Immature Color(s)Not set

Further InformationEdit

⚠ AMBIGUOUS: "Aji Bolivian" alone is incomplete. Real cultivars include "Aji Bolivian Long" and "Aji Bolivian Marble". Verify which strain. Long-podded form.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026