Aji Diablo

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Aji Diablo
Ají DiabloEdit
A-R-SM-H-5-001RegisteredHow UPN works
C. annuum
10,000 - 50,000
RedEdit
Habanero-typeEdit
South AmericaEdit
Landrace — South AmericaEdit
Green/MustardEdit
Further InformationEdit Edit

Classified as C. annuum. Ripens to red, habanero-type pods. Clocks in at 10,000–50,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. Roots trace to 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

How hot is the Aji Diablo?

The Aji Diablo 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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