Aji Peruvian

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Aji Peruvian

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Aji Peruvian
Ají PeruvianEdit
B-R-SM-L-5-037RegisteredHow UPN works
10,000 - 50,000
RedEdit
Long/taperedEdit
South AmericaEdit
Landrace — South AmericaEdit
Green/MustardEdit
Further InformationEdit Edit

A C. baccatum variety. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Heat sits around 10,000–50,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. Associated with South America. '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

How hot is the Aji Peruvian?

The Aji Peruvian 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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