Aji Chombo
The quintessential habanero of Panama, where "Aji Chombo" is the local name for the hot habanero-type pepper. C. chinense with classic habanero shape, ripening to red. Intense heat at 100,000–350,000 SHU — a true habanero-family pepper. Used throughout Panamanian cooking in hot sauces, marinades, and Afro-Caribbean dishes from the Colón province. "Chombo" is a cultural term in Panama with Caribbean/Afro-Panamanian roots.
The quintessential habanero of Panama, where "Aji Chombo" is the local name for the hot habanero-type pepper. C. chinense with classic habanero shape, ripening to red. Intense heat at 100,000–350,000 SHU — a true habanero-family pepper. Used throughout Panamanian cooking in hot sauces, marinades, and Afro-Caribbean dishes from the Colón province. "Chombo" is a cultural term in Panama with Caribbean/Afro-Panamanian roots.
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
