# Ají Amarillo

Also known as Aji Mirasol (dried), Peruvian Yellow Chile, Yellow Aji, Ají Escabeche.
Species: Capsicum baccatum.

Ají Amarillo is a Capsicum baccatum landrace from Andean region, Peru. Capsi’s sourced range is 27,267–150,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is fruity, citrusy, tropical, floral, slightly sweet. Used for ceviche, aji amarillo sauce, caucau, lomo saltado, yellow rice. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.

## Heat sources

- 27,267 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Reimer Seeds - Aji Amarillo Yellow Peppers · HPLC
  https://www.reimerseeds.com/aji-amarillo-yellow-peppers

- 100,000–150,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Tyler Farms - Aji Amarillo Pepper Seeds
  https://www.tyler-farms.com/aji-amarillo-pepper-seeds/

- 30,000–50,000 SHU · Unverified
  PepperScale - Aji Amarillo Guide
  https://pepperscale.com/aji-amarillo

## Heritage

Landrace

Ají Amarillo is a traditional landrace.

Barboza’s Capsicum monograph and Peru’s MINAM baseline both treat Ají Amarillo (ají escabeche / mirasol) as the long-kept Andean C. baccatum var. pendulum. No source names parents or a modern planned cross.

## Page sources

- [Detailed heat, flavor, appearance and usage guide](https://pepperscale.com/aji-amarillo/)
- [Hands-on growing guide with plant/fruit measurements](https://peppergeek.com/aji-amarillo/)
- [Produce factsheet on appearance, taste and seasonality](https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Aji_Amarillo_Peruano_Chile_Peppers_12791.php)
- [Botanical and historical entry on species and ají amarillo cultivar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsicum_baccatum)
- [Practical Peruvian grower cultivation instructions](https://peruvianrootsfarm.com/blogs/peruvian-roots-farm-growing-guides/how-to-grow-peruvian-aji-amarillo-from-seed)
- [Culinary context and heat level confirmation](https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/recipes/aji-amarillo-paste-recipe/)

## FAQ
### How hot is Ají Amarillo?

Capsi’s sourced range is 27,267–150,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does Ají Amarillo taste like?

Intensely fruity and citrusy with bright tropical notes (mango, pineapple) and a floral aroma. The heat is clean and builds nicely without being harsh.

### How do I grow Ají Amarillo?

Ají Amarillo: about 110 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Ají Amarillo?

habanero (different flavor), ají amarillo paste substitute

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/aji-amarillo
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data