About Aji Umba
Aji Umba is Brazilian C. baccatum variety with intense fruit flavor. Rating 30,000-50,000 SHU offers cayenne-level heat. The red-orange color is vibrant. Flavor is intensely fruity with floral notes from baccatum genetics. Traditional in certain Brazilian regional cuisines. Makes excellent fruity hot sauces. The combination of heat and sweetness is balanced. Productive plants in warm climates. Less common outside Brazil but gaining popularity. The flavor complexity is remarkable.
Flavor profile
Fruity Brazilian heat
In the kitchen
Brazilian cuisine, hot sauces
Growing information
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Days to harvest
- 85-95 days
- Plant height
- 36-48 inches
Sources
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