Aji Charapita Iquitos
Also known as Charapita Iquitos · Aji Charapita from Iquitos
A pea-sized yellow landrace from the Peruvian Amazon around Iquitos, valued for its citrus flavor in fresh table sauces.
About 2.9 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).
Growing
~90 days to maturity
Fruit size
0.5–1 cm
Flavor & Use
Bright citrus and floral notes with a clean heat that arrives quickly.
Culinary
About
Tiny round pods the size of a pea, ripening from green to bright yellow. The flesh is thin and the flavor is sharply citrusy with a floral lift. Plants are bushy and productive in warm, humid conditions; the pods are used whole or lightly crushed in Amazonian table sauces rather than cooked for long.
Backstory
A traditional Amazonian type long grown around Iquitos in Loreto and Pucallpa in Ucayali. Household gardens and local markets have kept the small yellow pods for generations; the name comes from charapa, the regional term for people of the lowland jungle.
Appearance
Growing
Heritage
ExploreAji Charapita Iquitos is a traditional landrace.
Sources
FAQ
- How hot is Aji Charapita Iquitos?
- Capsi’s sourced range is 72,752 SHU (Lab-verified). 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 Charapita Iquitos taste like?
- Bright citrus and floral notes with a clean heat that arrives quickly.
- How do I grow Aji Charapita Iquitos?
- Aji Charapita Iquitos: about 90 days to maturity, tropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.
- What can I substitute for Aji Charapita Iquitos?
- Capsi does not have that recorded yet.