Aji Peach

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Aji Peach
Aji Salmon; Ají PeachEdit
B-T-SM-L-5-003RegisteredHow UPN works
10,000 - 50,000
Peach/Salmon/PastelEdit
Long/taperedEdit
South AmericaEdit
Landrace — South AmericaEdit
Green/MustardEdit
Further InformationEdit Edit

A C. baccatum type. Ripens to peach/salmon/pastel, long/tapered pods. Packs 10,000–50,000 SHU (solid heat — enough to make you pay attention). Associated with South America. Aji varieties are the backbone of South American pepper culture, particularly in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

How hot is the Aji Peach?

The Aji Peach 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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