Deep red · gentle heat · savory

Aji Panca

Capsicum chinense

Wholesale dried chili peppers prized for their dark color, rounded flavor and mild heat — supplied in bulk for marinades, stews and spice blends.

Color
Dark red to cocoa
Character
Mild, rounded, savory
Forms
Whole · powder · paste

Origin

Origin

Like other capsicum species, aji panca originated in South America, around the highlands of Peru and Bolivia and neighboring regions.

It is one of Peru’s essential dried peppers and is used far more often dried than fresh.

Production areas

Production areas

Important production is found in Cajamarca, including the districts of Cutervo and San Pablo.

General profile

General profile

The whole dried fruit ranges from dark red to chocolate. It is among Peru’s gentlest peppers, valued for color and a mellow, savory depth.

B2B

B2B sourcing from Peru

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Common uses

Common uses

  • Whole dried pepper
  • Ground seasoning
  • Pastes and marinades
  • Slow-cooked sauces