Aji Dulce Puerto Rico

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Aji Dulce Puerto Rico
Ají Dulce Puerto Rico; Aji Sweet Puerto RicoEdit
C-H-A-2-003
C. chinense
0 - 1,000
Mild (1–1,000 SHU)
CaramelEdit
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The Puerto Rican landrace of the sweet, heatless Ají Dulce (C. chinense). Puerto Rico's Aji Dulce is a key ingredient in traditional sofrito and arroz con pollo. Comes in multiple colors from yellow to red on the same plant (often sold as "rainbow" mix). Fruity, aromatic chinense character with no significant heat (0–1,000 SHU). Culturally important in Puerto Rican and broader Caribbean cuisine.

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How hot is the Aji Dulce Puerto Rico?

The Aji Dulce Puerto Rico measures 0–1,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a mild pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

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