Aji de Belen

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Aji de Belen

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Aji de Belen
Ají de BelenEdit
B-L-Y-5-025
C. baccatum
10,000 - 50,000
Hot (15,001–100,000 SHU)
YellowEdit
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A member of the C. baccatum group. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Rates 10,000–50,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. Originates from South America. From the Aji tradition — South American peppers known for fruity flavor profiles and medium heat.

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How hot is the Aji de Belen?

The Aji de Belen 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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