# Aji Benito

Species: Capsicum baccatum.

Aji Benito is a Capsicum baccatum cultivar from Andean Bolivia, Bolivia. Capsi’s sourced range is 1,000–37,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is Fruity sweetness, crisp and juicy texture, with a balanced mild-to-medium heat and subtle fruity or grassy notes.. Used for Fresh eating, snacking, salsas, sauces, powders. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.

## Heat sources

- 1,000–5,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Aji Benito - Seeds
  https://bohicapepperhut.com/products/aji-benito-seeds

- 37,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Sea Spring Seeds · HPLC
  https://seaspringseeds.co.uk/growing-information/variety-heat-levels/

- 5,000–15,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Organic Aji Benito Chili Seeds
  https://www.chili-shop24.com/growing-chillies/chili-seeds/organic-chili-seeds/19758/organic-aji-benito-chili-seeds

- 10,000–15,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Aji Benito Pepper Seeds
  http://pepperseeds.ca/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1617

- 30,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Aji Benito Chili Pepper Seeds
  https://www.sauce-piquante.fr/en/chili-seeds/1891-aji-benito-organic-seeds.html

## Heritage

Nothing reputable documents a pedigree for this pepper.

## Page sources

- [In-depth taste review describing flavor, heat perception, appearance, and plant performance](http://pepperdiaries.com/aji-benito-pepper-review/)
- [Detailed seed catalog entry with origin, pod specs, plant height, yield, days, and growing instructions](https://www.reimerseeds.com/aji-benito-pepper-seeds)
- [Specialty seed catalog highlighting compact growth habit, flavor, yields, and ease of cultivation](https://fataliiseeds.net/product/aji-benito/)
- [Botanical grower site detailing plant habit, pod shape, flesh, color, season, and yield for the Bolivian variety](https://www.chilliguru.uk/baccatum/benito.html)
- [Pepper seed retailer providing SHU range, flavor notes, pod dimensions, and origin confirmation](https://bohicapepperhut.com/products/aji-benito-seeds)
- [Live plants retailer confirming species, origin Bolivia, pod color progression, flesh type, and heat level](https://www.chileplants.com/search.aspx?ProductCode=CHIAJBE)
- [Peer-reviewed study (Perla et al. 2016) analyzing vitamin C and reducing sugars in Capsicum baccatum genotypes including Aji benito accession from Bolivia](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4911803/)

## FAQ
### How hot is Aji Benito?

Capsi’s sourced range is 1,000–37,000 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 Aji Benito taste like?

Rich fruity sweetness with a delightful, juicy crunch and balanced mild-to-medium heat. Subtle fruity and grassy undertones complement the main flavor, making it versatile and enjoyable both fresh and processed.

### How do I grow Aji Benito?

Aji Benito: about 90 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Aji Benito?

Capsi does not have that recorded yet.

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