🌶️ Aji Colorado – The colorful Peruvian pepper with a deliciously fruity flavor

The Red chili pepper is beautiful Capsicum baccatum from South America and highly recommended for enthusiasts of fruity peppers with a pleasant, medium heat. The plants grow sturdily, branch well, and can produce a substantial amount of elongated, pendant fruit during the season.

The fruits are starting green and change color during ripening to a striking deep red. They usually have an elongated, slightly tapered shape and give the plant a colorful appearance. As with many Capsicum baccatum-breeds, the typical light spots or discolorations often appear on the flowers as well.

In terms of taste, the Aji Colorado crisp, fruity and lightly sweet, combined with a distinct yet very usable heat. This makes this pepper particularly versatile in the kitchen. It is excellent for fresh salsas, sauces, and marinades, but can also be dried or processed into chili powder.

🌱 Cultivation information

Type: Capsicum baccatum
Scoville: ± 15,000 – 30,000 SHU
Color: green → red
Flavor: fruity, fresh and slightly sweet
Plant: sturdy, branched, and productive
Fruits: elongated, hanging
Seeds: Open Pollinated

🍴 Culinary Tip

The fruity flavor of the Aji Colorado is highlighted exceptionally well in salsas, hot sauces, and marinades. Also finely chopped in a fresh salad or dried and ground into chili powder, this pepper gives dishes a delicious South American touch.

🔥 Aji Colorado — colorful, fruity, and with just that pleasant kick!