Aji Margariteno Red

Entry Completeness90%
Aji Margariteno Red placeholder image
Aji Margariteno Red
Ají Margariteno RedEdit
C-L-R-2-006
C. chinense
0 - 1,000
Mild (1–1,000 SHU)
RedEdit
Further InformationEdit Edit

A sweet, heatless C. chinense from Margarita Island (Nueva Esparta state), Venezuela. "Aji Margariteño" means the pepper of Margarita Island. Part of the Caribbean sweet chinense tradition alongside Aji Dulce and Ají Jobito — aromatic, fruity habanero-type character with essentially no capsaicin (0–1,000 SHU). Traditional seasoning pepper used in Venezuelan coastal cooking. Red-ripening pods with habanero-style tropical aroma.

LinksEdit Edit

How hot is the Aji Margariteno Red?

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

Was this helpful? WikiPepper is free, ad-free, and community-run.

Support WikiPepper
Chat with Artie!