Aji Dulce
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The classic sweet/aromatic C. chinense of Venezuela and the Caribbean. "Ají Dulce" literally means "sweet pepper." Lantern-shaped pods, habanero aroma, fruity and tropical in flavor — with essentially no capsaicin heat (0–1,000 SHU). Staple ingredient in Latin Caribbean cooking for sofrito and seasoning. Note: not to be confused with the hot Peruvian Aji Amarillo or Aji Rojo (C. baccatum, 30k-70k SHU).
The classic sweet/aromatic C. chinense of Venezuela and the Caribbean. "Ají Dulce" literally means "sweet pepper." Lantern-shaped pods, habanero aroma, fruity and tropical in flavor — with essentially no capsaicin heat (0–1,000 SHU). Staple ingredient in Latin Caribbean cooking for sofrito and seasoning. Note: not to be confused with the hot Peruvian Aji Amarillo or Aji Rojo (C. baccatum, 30k-70k SHU).
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
