Aji Calatenango
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A hot C. baccatum from El Salvador, 15,000 to 25,000 SHU. The pods hang down, 3 to 4 inches long, green going to red, long and tapered with thin walls. Plants reach 42 to 48 inches with white flowers with spots at the base. Also sold as Aji Calatenago, Aji Chalatango and Ají Calatenango. Its Universal Pepper Number is B-R-SM-L-5-051.
It makes a good powder.
Universal Pepper Nomenclature
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This code
- BSpecies: C. baccatum
- RRipe color: Red
- SMPattern and skin: Smooth and Glossy
- LPod form: Long/tapered
- 5Heat: 15,001 to 50,000 SHU
- 051Serial number
A hot C. baccatum from El Salvador, 15,000 to 25,000 SHU. The pods hang down, 3 to 4 inches long, green going to red, long and tapered with thin walls. Plants reach 42 to 48 inches with white flowers with spots at the base. Also sold as Aji Calatenago, Aji Chalatango and Ají Calatenango. Its Universal Pepper Number is B-R-SM-L-5-051.
It makes a good powder.
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
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- · Description · WikiPepper Data Steward
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