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Capsicum baccatum

Ají Golden

Cultivar South America
Scoville Heat Units 14,000
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About this pepper

The Aji Golden is a Capsicum baccatum cultivar native to the Andean regions of South America. It produces large, gently curved pods that typically measure between 6 and 8 centimetres in length. The pods begin pale green and mature to a rich yellow-orange colour, giving rise to the Golden name.

The fruits are relatively heavy, and plants may require staking to support the weight of mature pods. Aji Golden offers a balanced combination of flavour and moderate heat, making it well suited to a range of culinary uses.