Aji Cito
Capsicum baccatum
A Senise-area protected pepper product tied to the dried crisp ‘crusco’ culinary form in Basilicata.
Hot
5,000–30,000 SHU
- Flavor
- Tropical, lemony.
- Origin
- South America
- Best uses
- Fresh / sauce
- Days to maturity
- 90-120
How the heat plays out
Early estimateHits immediately, climbs to a high peak, and lingers a while, felt across the mouth. Clear, direct
