Aji Penec Yellow

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Aji Penec Yellow
Ají Penec YellowEdit
B-Y-SM-L-5-007RegisteredHow UPN works
10,000 - 50,000
YellowEdit
Long/taperedEdit
South AmericaEdit
Landrace — South AmericaEdit
Green/MustardEdit
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A C. baccatum variety. Ripens to yellow, long/tapered pods. Heat sits around 10,000–50,000 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 Penec Yellow?

The Aji Penec Yellow 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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