Aji Confusion × Brazilian Starfish

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Aji Confusion × Brazilian Starfish
Aji Confusion x Brazilian StarfishEdit
B-L-R-5-023
C. baccatum
10,000 - 30,000
Hot (15,001–100,000 SHU)
RedEdit
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The Aji Confusion × Brazilian Starfish is a hot chili of the species C. baccatum, measuring 10,000–30,000 SHU — roughly 4× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. baccatum, the South American "ají" species, known for tall plants and bright, fruity, often citrusy flavor. Its pods ripen red, take a long/tapered form, with medium thick flesh, and grow pendant on the plant. The plant grows to 42–48 inches tall. Its flowers are white with basal spots, its foliage is green leaves. It is recorded as originating in South America. It is also known as Aji Confusion x Brazilian Starfish.

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How hot is the Aji Confusion × Brazilian Starfish?

The Aji Confusion × Brazilian Starfish measures 10,000–30,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 4 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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