The Aji Confusion pepper is a creamy white, medium-heat chili with a signature quirky, bell-like shape that can be unpredictable. It offers a sweet, fruity, and somewhat citrusy flavor, with a moderate heat of about 50,000–75,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it great for snacking, salads, and salsas.
Key Characteristics
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Color and Shape:The pepper is distinctive for its creamy white color when ripe and its somewhat "confusing" shape, often bell-shaped with droopy lobes and a pointed tail, though the exact form can vary.
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Flavor Profile:It possesses a fruity, sweet, and slightly tart flavor, sometimes with subtle floral or citrusy notes, similar to the Aji Fantasy pepper.
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Heat Level:With a mild-to-medium heat, it typically measures around 50,000 to 75,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU).
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Origin:This pepper is a mutation of aji fantasy white.These seeds were grown in isolation to help preserve genetics.