Aji Panca

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Aji Panca

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Aji Panca
Aji Brown; Aji Panka; Ají PancaEdit
B-R-SM-L-2-001RegisteredHow UPN works
1,000 - 1,500
RedEdit
Long/taperedEdit
South AmericaEdit
Peru (landrace)Edit
Green/MustardEdit
Further InformationEdit Edit

Classified as C. baccatum. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Clocks in at 10,000–50,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. From South America.Landrace (Bred by Peru). '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 Panca?

The Aji Panca measures 1,000–1,500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a medium-heat pepper — milder than a jalapeño.

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