Aji Criollo

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This C. frutescens cultivar. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Packs 10,000–50,000 SHU (solid heat — enough to make you pay attention). Associated with South America. From the Aji tradition — South American peppers known for fruity flavor profiles and medium heat.

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NameAji Criollo

Alternative Name(s)Ají Criollo

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)F-R-SM-L-5-002RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. frutescens

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)10,000 - 50,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionSouth America

Discoverer/BreederLandrace — South America

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

This C. frutescens cultivar. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Packs 10,000–50,000 SHU (solid heat — enough to make you pay attention). Associated with South America. From the Aji tradition — South American peppers known for fruity flavor profiles and medium heat.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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How hot is the Aji Criollo?

The Aji Criollo 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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