Aji Cachuchón

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Aji Cachuchón
Ají Cachuchón; Aji CachuchonEdit
C-L-R-2-008
C. chinense
0 - 1,000
Mild (1–1,000 SHU)
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Classified as C. chinense. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Packs 10,000–50,000 SHU (solid heat — enough to make you pay attention). Roots trace to South America. From the Aji tradition — South American peppers known for fruity flavor profiles and medium heat.

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How hot is the Aji Cachuchón?

The Aji Cachuchón measures 0–1,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a mild pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

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