Aji Confusion

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Aji Confusion
Ají ConfusionEdit
B-W-SM-L-5-015RegisteredHow UPN works
10,000 - 50,000
White/CreamEdit
Long/taperedEdit
ItalyEdit
Landrace — South AmericaEdit
Green/MustardEdit

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This C. baccatum cultivar. Ripens to white, long/tapered pods. Heat sits around 10,000–50,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. Originates from South America. 'Aji' is the South American word for chile pepper, and most ajis are C. baccatum with fruity, complex flavors.

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Last updated Oct 8, 2026

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How hot is the Aji Confusion?

The Aji Confusion 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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