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Other Peruvian Peppers

Native capsicum varieties

Limo, charapita, cerezo and mochero show the extraordinary shapes, aromas and colors of Peru’s native pepper diversity.

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Range
Coast to Amazon
Character
Aromatic, diverse, regional
Varieties
Limo · charapita · cerezo · mochero

Origin

Origin

Peru preserves an exceptional diversity of domesticated capsicum. Archaeological finds at Huaca Prieta and representations in Chavín art show its long history.

These regional peppers remain closely tied to local dishes, climates and seed traditions.

Production areas

Production areas

Varieties are cultivated from the warm northern coast to Andean valleys and the humid Amazon, each adapted to a particular place.

General profile

General profile

A spectrum from the intensely aromatic and hot aji limo to tiny wild-harvested charapita and the fragrant yellow mochero.

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Common uses

Common uses

  • Ceviche and fresh salsas
  • Regional stews and rice dishes
  • Pickles and preserves
  • Fresh and dried seasoning

Native capsicum varieties

A closer look at the varieties

Fresh Peruvian aji limo peppers in multiple colors

Aji Limo

Highly aromatic, brightly colored and central to Peruvian ceviche.

Small yellow aji charapita peppers from the Peruvian Amazon

Aji Charapita

A tiny Amazonian pepper with concentrated fragrance and heat.

Round red aji cerezo peppers from northern Peru

Aji Cerezo

Small, round and cherry-red when mature; a Lambayeque favorite.

Yellow aji mochero peppers from Peru’s northern coast

Aji Mochero

A fragrant yellow coastal pepper protected through generations of seed selection.

Peppers

Fresh Peruvian aji amarillo peppers in green, yellow and orange ripening stages
Capsicum baccatum

Yellow Pepper

Aji amarillo brings a warm, fruity heat and the golden-orange color found at the heart of Peruvian cooking.

Whole dried Peruvian aji panca peppers with deep red-brown color
Capsicum chinense

Aji Panca

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

Whole dried red Peruvian paprika peppers for food ingredient applications
Capsicum annuum L.

Paprika

Bulk paprika from Peru with stable red color and a broad range from sweet to gently piquant — supplied wholesale for food manufacturing and kitchens worldwide.