Aji Perù Yellow

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Aji Perù Yellow
Aji Peru Yellow; Ají Perù YellowEdit
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10,000 - 50,000
YellowEdit
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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. Aji varieties are the backbone of South American pepper culture, particularly in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

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 — roughly 6 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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