Aji Peri Peri

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Classified as C. baccatum. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Rates 10,000–50,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. From South America. From the work of Portuguese Africa. 'Aji' is the South American word for chile pepper, and most ajis are C. baccatum with fruity, complex flavors.

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NameAji Peri Peri

Alternative Name(s)Ají Peri

Universal Pepper Number (UPN)B-R-SM-L-5-036RegisteredHow UPN works

SpeciesC. baccatum

Scoville Heat Units (SHUs)10,000 - 50,000

Heat LevelHot (15,001–100,000 SHU)

Mature Pod Color (Primary)Red

Pod FormLong/tapered

RegionSouth America

Discoverer/BreederLandrace - Portuguese Africa

Immature Color(s)Green/Mustard

Further InformationEdit

Classified as C. baccatum. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Rates 10,000–50,000 SHU, which means solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. From South America. From the work of Portuguese Africa. '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

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How hot is the Aji Peri Peri?

The Aji Peri Peri 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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