Super Margaretino

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Super Margaretino
Aji Margaretino; Ají Margaretino; Aji MargaetinoEdit
B-T-R-5-002
C. baccatum
10,000 - 30,000
Hot (15,001–100,000 SHU)
RedEdit
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The Super Margaretino is a hot chili of the species C. baccatum, measuring 10,000–30,000 SHU — roughly 4× hotter than a jalapeño. It belongs to C. baccatum, the South American "ají" species, known for tall plants and bright, fruity, often citrusy flavor. Its pods ripen red, take a round/tomato/cherry/marbles form, with medium thick flesh, and grow pendant on the plant. The plant grows to 42–48 inches tall. Its flowers are white with basal spots, its foliage is green leaves. It is recorded as originating in South America. It is also known as Aji Margaretino, Ají Margaretino, Aji Margaetino.

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How hot is the Super Margaretino?

The Super Margaretino measures 10,000–30,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it a hot pepper — roughly 4 times hotter than a jalapeño (which tops out around 8,000 SHU).

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