How hot is the Aji Champion?

The Aji Champion measures 7,500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

Aji Champion

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This C. baccatum cultivar. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Rated 7,500 SHU (medium heat). From South America. From the Aji tradition — South American peppers known for fruity flavor profiles and medium heat.

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NameAji Champion

Alternative Name(s)Ají Champion; Champion

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)B-R-SM-L-4-055RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. baccatum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)7,500

Heat LevelMedium (1,001–15,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionUnknown

Discoverer/BreederLandrace — South America

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

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Last updated Oct 8, 2026

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