The Aji Fantasy pepper is a Finnish-developed cultivar of Capsicum baccatum known for its mild to medium heat (5,000-30,000 SHU) and distinctive sweet, tropical flavor with notes of citrus and banana. The peppers are white, bonnet-shaped, and highly productive, making them ideal for fresh eating, salsas, and stir-fries.
Appearance & Origin
- Shape & Color: The Aji Fantasy pepper is a white, bonnet-shaped pod that resembles a bishop's crown or a flying saucer, developing from green to white as it matures.
- Origin: It was bred in Finland over several years by a breeder.
Flavor Profile
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Sweet & Fruity:The pepper is prized for its strong tropical sweetness with citrus and banana undertones, giving it a complex fruity flavor.
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Heat:It has a mild to medium heat level, comparable to a jalapeño, making it very approachable for most palates.
These seeds were harvested from plants grown in a controlled environment and isolation to preserve genetics.