The Aji Charapa pods average between 5-8 mm in diameter once they mature, have a very thin skin, and kind either be a red or yellow color, although yellow is more prevalent. The pepper is very juicy with a cluster of seeds in the middle. Origins Originating from the northern region of the Peruvian jungle, the English name is the Wild Peruvian Chili Pepper. It is a very hot pepper and not grown commercially. It is mostly harvested from wild plants or grown in back yards. The word 'Aji' is a word that was brought over to Peru from the Incans in Spain, and literally means pepper. Another name for the pepper besides Aji Charapa, Charapita, or Wild Peruvian Chili Pepper, is the Lost Incan Pepper. Taste and Smell With a very thin skin, the Aji Charapita is surprisingly firm and crunchy with a cluster of seeds in the middle. Both the taste and the smell are reminiscent of fresher habanero.

• yellow color

yellow color