Aji Orange

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Aji Orange

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Aji Orange
Ají Orange; PI 152529Edit
B-O-SM-L-5-005RegisteredHow UPN works
10,000 - 50,000
OrangeEdit
Long/taperedEdit
South AmericaEdit
Landrace — South AmericaEdit
Green/MustardEdit
Further InformationEdit Edit

A member of the C. baccatum group. Ripens to orange, long/tapered pods. Packs 10,000–50,000 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

How hot is the Aji Orange?

The Aji Orange 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).

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