Capsicum chinense
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Aji Charapita peppers look like tiny golden berries. Each one delivers tropical fruit aroma and quick heat around 30,000 to 50,000 SHU. Peruvian Amazon communities sprinkle them whole into soups, fish stews, and coconut curries. The peppers pop in the mouth, releasing citrus and mango notes. Because they are delicate, chefs often add them raw at the table. Fresh charapita once sold for high prices abroad, even labeled “world’s most expensive pepper.” Bright pearls, jungle treasure - approved by the Ministry of Rainforest Heat. Aji Charapita suele medir 30,000-50,000 SHU (Caliente). Aparece en Peru, Amazonian jungle en condimentos, encurtidos y adobos. Float whole charapita berries in soups, stews, and ceviche for bursts of heat. Crush them with lime and salt to make table salsa. Mix into mayonnaise or aioli for seafood. Because they lose aroma when cooked long, add them at the end or serve raw. They pair with coconut milk, fish, plantains, and tropical fruit. Drying is possible but reduces the signature pop. ChiliCodexCDP.navigation.seeSauceIndex
También conocido como: Amazon Pepper, Charapita Berry
Especies
Capsicum chinense
Calor
Sabor
Caliente, Afrutado, Cítricos, Brillante, thin-skinned
Origen / Regiones
Peru, Amazonian jungle
Color / Forma
Bright golden yellow when ripe
Tamaño del pod
0.5-1 cm diameter, round
Pruébalo en la naturaleza
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3 salsas europeas elaboradas en pequeñas cantidades: sabor, picante y, en ocasiones, un poco de caos, todo en una caja.
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Mango Sweet Chili
by Chicos Farm
Sun-kissed mangoes in a sticky sweet hot swirl! Smoothly sweet and slightly spicy. Be aware, this sauce might cause addiction! The sweetness of ripe, Portuguese-grown mangoes takes a bold detour from the traditional sweet chili. Why? Because the mango is fermented, along with aromatics like garlic and ginger, and flamed with our own Aji Charapitas and Sugar Rush Stripey! This process creates a deeper, fruit-forward sweetness, with a light, refreshing edge and just the right amount of heat to warm you up while you slowly get addicted to this bottle of bliss. Try not to use it for everything. But when in doubt, we suggest it as a dipping sauce for gyozas, summer rolls, or drizzled over fried chicken, fried rice and stir-fried noodles.
Not Just Sweet Chili
by Chicos Farm
Not your average sweet chili, rich, savoury, and deeply caramelised. Get ready for Funkytown. This sauce is a non-stop bus of deep caramel tones, sweet fruity vibes, and bold savoury undertones. Built on a fermented base of garlic and ginger, boosted with fish sauce and hoisin, and fired up with our Aji Charapitas and Sugar Rush Stripey peppers. The result? Less candy-sweet, more flavour-packed. Think classic sweet chili sauce, but with depth, body, and soul. We love it as a dipping sauce for summer rolls, gyozas, or fried chicken. It also shines drizzled over rice bowls, noodle stir-fries, or even used as a glaze for meat or roasted vegetables.
Sabor y aroma
Aji Charapita peppers look like tiny golden berries. Each one delivers tropical fruit aroma and quick heat around 30,000 to 50,000 SHU. Peruvian Amazon communities sprinkle them whole into soups, fish stews, and coconut curries. The peppers pop in the mouth, releasing citrus and mango notes. Because they are delicate, chefs often add them raw at the table. Fresh charapita once sold for high prices abroad, even labeled “world’s most expensive pepper.” Bright pearls, jungle treasure - approved by the Ministry of Rainforest Heat.
Float whole charapita berries in soups, stews, and ceviche for bursts of heat. Crush them with lime and salt to make table salsa. Mix into mayonnaise or aioli for seafood. Because they lose aroma when cooked long, add them at the end or serve raw. They pair with coconut milk, fish, plantains, and tropical fruit. Drying is possible but reduces the signature pop.
Perfil térmico
Escala Scoville
30,000-50,000 SHU
Heat label
Hot
Ventana de cosecha
Year round in tropics, summer to autumn elsewhere
Recuento del índice de salsas
3
Historia y cultura
Charapita grows wild in the Peruvian Amazon near Tarapoto, hence the name. Indigenous peoples cultivated the tiny pepper for centuries, using it medicinally and in daily cooking. As Peruvian gastronomy gained global fame, chefs prized charapita’s unique form and aroma. Export demand led to greenhouse cultivation in Europe and North America, though the pepper remains a symbol of Amazonian biodiversity.
Botánica y notas de cultivo
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Start charapita seeds in warm, humid conditions about 12 weeks before transplanting. Provide bottom heat at 28°C for quicker germination. Transplant into well-drained soil and partial shade, mimicking forest understory. Plants form bushy shrubs about 60 cm tall, producing clusters of berries. Maintain consistent moisture and high humidity. Harvest gently to avoid crushing pods.
Marcador de posición visual de la caja de prueba
- 3 salsas de 100 ml (varios estilos)
- Ficha de cata y sugerencias de maridaje
- Envíos a toda la UE; tiradas limitadas.
Caja de prueba
Caja única para explorar el calor y el sabor de diferentes estilos de salsas. Sin compromiso; solo prueba y toma notas.
Comprar caja de pruebaPreguntas frecuentes
Aji Charapita suele medir 30,000-50,000 SHU (Caliente). Los rangos varían según el cultivar y las condiciones de cultivo.
Caliente, Afrutado, Cítricos, Brillante, thin-skinned
ChiliCodexCDP.faq.answers.aliasList Los nombres alternativos de este pimiento provienen principalmente de dialectos regionales.
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- Cayenne - Hot
- Chiltepín - Hot
- Italian Calabrian - Hot
- Pequin - Hot
Float whole charapita berries in soups, stews, and ceviche for bursts of heat. Crush them with lime and salt to make table salsa. Mix into mayonnaise or aioli for seafood. Because they lose aroma when cooked long, add them at the end or serve raw. They pair with coconut milk, fish, plantains, and tropical fruit. Drying is possible but reduces the signature pop.
Start charapita seeds in warm, humid conditions about 12 weeks before transplanting. Provide bottom heat at 28°C for quicker germination. Transplant into well-drained soil and partial shade, mimicking forest understory. Plants form bushy shrubs about 60 cm tall, producing clusters of berries. Maintain consistent moisture and high humidity. Harvest gently to avoid crushing pods.
Utilice guantes, ventilación y jabón para eliminar los aceites de capsaicina.
Fuentes
- Republic of Heat Notas de campo del laboratorio de cata
- Expedientes de productores presentados a través de Directus
- Registros abiertos de variedades cultivadas e investigación académica sobre el pimiento
Cotejamos bancos de semillas, literatura revisada por pares y datos de productores acreditados para verificar las afirmaciones sobre SHU y origen.
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