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Ají amarillo
Capsicum baccatum var. pendulum
A golden-yellow Peruvian chile prized for bright fruit, depth, and medium-hot cooking value.
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Heat Range30000 – 50000 SHU
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Flavor ProfileFruity, golden, rounded.
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Best UsesPeruvian sauces, stews, pastes.
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OriginPeru
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Days to Maturity90-120
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Plant Height24 – 36 in.
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Pod Length4 – 6 in.
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SpeciesCapsicum baccatum var. pendulum
Heat Scale
5
Extreme
1,000,000+ SHU
4
Very Hot
100,000 – 1,000,000
3
Hot
10,000 – 100,000
2
Medium
1,000 – 10,000
1
Mild
0 – 1,000
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