Ají Chirel

The Aji Chirel is a Capsicum chinense cultivar originating from Venezuela. Plants often exceed 1 metre in height and produce bright red pods measuring approximately 5 centimetres in length. The fruits are notable for their soft, almost squishy texture, which makes them particularly suitable for cooking and sauce preparation.

Heat levels build progressively and can reach up to around 100,000 Scoville Heat Units. The flavour is described as sweet and clean, lacking the earthy notes present in some other chilli varieties, which contributes to its culinary versatility.