Aji Cachucha Purple Small Splotched

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Aji Cachucha Purple Small Splotched
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C. chinense
0 - 1,000
Mild (1–1,000 SHU)
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The Aji Cachucha Purple Small Splotched is a mild chili of the species C. chinense, measuring 0–1,000 SHU — milder than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. chinense, the species behind the world's hottest peppers — the group that includes habaneros, Scotch bonnets, and ghost peppers, prized for fruity aroma and a slow, lingering burn. Its pods ripen purple, take a long/tapered form, with medium thick flesh, and grow pendant on the plant. The plant grows to 30–36 inches tall. Its flowers are solid white/cream, its foliage is green leaves. It is recorded as originating in South America.

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How hot is the Aji Cachucha Purple Small Splotched?

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

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