Aji Limo Yellow

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Aji Limo Yellow

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Aji Limo Yellow
Ají Limo YellowEdit
C-Y-SM-L-6-001RegisteredHow UPN works
50,000 - 100,000
YellowEdit
Long/taperedEdit
South AmericaEdit
Landrace — South AmericaEdit
Green/MustardEdit
Further InformationEdit Edit

A C. chinense variety. Ripens to yellow, long/tapered pods. Packs 50,000–100,000 SHU (solid heat — enough to make you pay attention). Roots trace to 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

How hot is the Aji Limo Yellow?

The Aji Limo Yellow measures 50,000–100,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 13 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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