Aji Finlandia

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A C. baccatum type. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Packs 30,000–50,000 SHU (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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NameAji Finlandia

Alternative Name(s)Ají Finlandia; Fatalii Gourmet

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)B-R-SM-L-5-020RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. baccatum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)30,000 - 50,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionSouth America

Discoverer/BreederJukka Kilpinen (Fatalii.net, Finland)

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

A C. baccatum type. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Packs 30,000–50,000 SHU (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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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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How hot is the Aji Finlandia?

The Aji Finlandia measures 30,000–50,000 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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