Aji Calatenango

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Aji Calatenango
Aji Calatenago; Aji Chalatango; Ají CalatenangoEdit
B-L-R-5-011
C. baccatum
10,000 - 50,000
Hot (15,001–100,000 SHU)
RedEdit
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A C. baccatum type. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Rates 10,000–50,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. From 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 Calatenango?

The Aji Calatenango 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).

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