Aji Jobito botanical illustration

Aji Jobito

Capsicum baccatum

A baccatum-type chile added for tropical-fruit flavor and medium-heat comparison research.

Hot 10,000–50,000 SHU
Flavor
Tropical, apricot-like.
Origin
South America
Best uses
Fresh / sauce
Days to maturity
90-120

How the heat plays out

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Hits immediately, climbs to a high peak, and lingers a while, felt across the mouth. Clear, direct

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