Aji Habanero - 10 chili seeds

The Aji Habanero - An exotic chili variety from Costa Rica

From Costa Rica to the world - The story of the Aji Habanero

The Aji Habanero is an exotic chili variety that comes from Costa Rica. Although it is often confused with the habanero, it is not a true habanero but gets its name from its fruity habanero-like taste. The Aji Habanero has a mild to medium spiciness, ranging between 5.000 and 15,000 Scoville units, depending on the variety and when it was ripe. The Aji Habanero is now cultivated worldwide and is very popular in kitchens around the world thanks to its versatile uses.

Exotic taste and mild spiciness - the Aji Habanero in the kitchen

The Aji Habanero is very versatile in the kitchen and is ideal for a variety of dishes due to its mild spiciness and exotic taste. It can be used fresh, dried or in the form of sauces and spices and gives every dish a special touch. It is particularly popular in Caribbean and Latin American cuisine

Key facts at a glance:

• Capsicum baccatum
• Heat: 4 -5
• Scoville: 5,000 - 15,000 SHU
• Growth height: 80 - 120cm
• Fruit size: 5 - 7cm long
• Fruit color: orange
• Country of origin: Costa Rica