How hot is the Aji Colorado?

The Aji Colorado measures 25,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 3 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

Aji Colorado

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A C. baccatum type. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Rated 25,000 SHU (hot). Originates from South America. From the Aji tradition — South American peppers known for fruity flavor profiles and medium heat.

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NameAji Colorado

Alternative Name(s)Ají Colorado

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)B-R-SM-L-5-013RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. baccatum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)25,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionBolivia

Discoverer/BreederLandrace — South America

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

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Last updated Oct 9, 2026

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