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Aji Limon

Aji Limon, better known in English as lemon drop pepper, is a hot Peruvian Capsicum baccatum with citrus-like flavor and bright yellow ripe fruit. It is a common seasoning pepper and is often mistaken for the unrelated aji limo.

Scoville 30,000 SHU to 50,000 SHU

Species Capsicum baccatum

Origin

Peru

Flavor

Tasting notes

Citrusy, fruity, and bright

Uses

Best known for

seasoningsalsasPeruvian cooking

Colors

Common ripening colors

greenyellow

Also called

Aliases

Ají LimónLemon Drop pepperLemon Drop chiliLemon Drop chilliLemon Drop

Reference

Source entry

Reference: Lemon drop pepper

50,000 SHU peak heat

Open Lemon drop pepper