Aji Rainforest
Classified as C. baccatum. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Heat sits around 10,000–50,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. From South America. 'Aji' is the South American word for chile pepper, and most ajis are C. baccatum with fruity, complex flavors. Also sold as Rain Forest or Rain Forest Pepper. A C. baccatum of Brazilian rainforest origin; some vendors list it as C. annuum, which conflicts with the consensus classification.
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Classified as C. baccatum. Ripens to red, long/tapered pods. Heat sits around 10,000–50,000 SHU — solid heat — enough to make you pay attention. From South America. 'Aji' is the South American word for chile pepper, and most ajis are C. baccatum with fruity, complex flavors. Also sold as Rain Forest or Rain Forest Pepper. A C. baccatum of Brazilian rainforest origin; some vendors list it as C. annuum, which conflicts with the consensus classification.
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
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