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Ají Amarillo
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| Scoville range | 30,000 – 50,000 SHU Medium |
30,000 – 50,000 SHU Medium |
30,000 – 50,000 SHU Medium |
| Species | Capsicum baccatum | Capsicum baccatum | Capsicum baccatum |
| Origin | Peru | Brazil | South America |
| Ripe color | Orange-Yellow | Red-Orange | Red-Orange |
| Pod size | 4-5 inches | 2-3 inches | 3-4 inches |
| Flavor profile | Fruity heat with raisin, passion fruit notes | Fruity Brazilian heat | Fruity moderate heat |
| Culinary uses | Peruvian cuisine essential, ceviches, causa | Brazilian cuisine, hot sauces | South American cuisine, sauces |
| Growing difficulty | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Days to harvest | 90-100 days | 85-95 days | 85-95 days |
| Plant height | 36-48 inches | 36-48 inches | 36-48 inches |
| Community rating | — | — | — |
Scoville values are laboratory ranges for the variety, not for an individual pod. Blank cells are not recorded; see each pepper's page for sources and review state.