Aji Gusanito

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Classified as C. baccatum. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Packs 30,000–50,000 SHU (solid heat — enough to make you pay attention). From South America. 'Aji' is the South American word for chile pepper, and most ajis are C. baccatum with fruity, complex flavors.

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NameAji Gusanito

Alternative Name(s)Ají Gusanito

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)B-R-SM-L-5-022RegisteredHow 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/BreederLandrace — South America

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

Classified as C. baccatum. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Packs 30,000–50,000 SHU (solid heat — enough to make you pay attention). From South America. 'Aji' is the South American word for chile pepper, and most ajis are C. baccatum with fruity, complex flavors.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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How hot is the Aji Gusanito?

The Aji Gusanito 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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