Ají Limón / Lemon Drop
Capsicum baccatum
A yellow baccatum chile with a sharp citrus-forward character and medium heat.
Hot
15,000–30,000 SHU
- Flavor
- Citrus-forward, bright, fruity.
- Origin
- Peru
- Best uses
- Salsas, sauces, drying, fish and poultry pairings.
- Days to maturity
- 90-120
How the heat plays out
Early estimateHits immediately, climbs to a high peak, and lingers a while, felt on the tongue. Citrus-forward
In the kitchen
- Fresh
- Fresh use is vivid.
- Dried
- Dries well while retaining brightness.
- Smoked
- Smoke should be light.
- Roasted
- Good lightly cooked.
- Fermented
- Ferments with bright lift.
