How hot is the Aji Lemon?

The Aji Lemon 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).

Aji Lemon

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Large-podded form also listed as Aji Lemon Large.

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NameAji Lemon

Alternative Name(s)Aji Lemon Large; Aji Lemon (Large); Ají Lemon (Large); Ají Lemon Large

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)B-Y-SM-L-5-004RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. baccatum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)10,000 - 50,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Yellow

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionSouth America

Discoverer/BreederLandrace — South America

Immature Color(s)Not set

Further InformationEdit

Large-podded form also listed as Aji Lemon Large.

LinksEdit

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

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