Aji Perù Yellow
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How hot is the Aji Perù Yellow?
The Aji Perù Yellow measures 10,000–50,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper.
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A C. baccatum variety. Roots trace to South America. Aji varieties are the backbone of South American pepper culture, particularly in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
Aji Perù Yellow
Aji Peru Yellow; Ají Perù Yellow; Aji Perù; Aji Peru
Universal Pepper Nomenclature (UPN)B-Y-SM-L-5-008
Long/tapered
South America
Landrace — South America
Green
Further InformationEdit
A C. baccatum variety. Roots trace to South America. Aji varieties are the backbone of South American pepper culture, particularly in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
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