Aji Cristal
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Classified as C. baccatum. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Clocks in at 10,000–50,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. Roots trace to South America.Landrace (Bred by Peru/Chile). Aji varieties are the backbone of South American pepper culture, particularly in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
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Aji Cristal
Aji Blanco Cristal; Aji Crystal; Ají Cristal; Crystal Aji; Crystal Pepper
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10,000 - 50,000
Long/tapered
South America
Peru/Chile (landrace)
Green/Mustard
Further InformationEdit
Classified as C. baccatum. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Clocks in at 10,000–50,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. Roots trace to South America.Landrace (Bred by Peru/Chile). Aji varieties are the backbone of South American pepper culture, particularly in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
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Last updated Oct 5, 2026
