Origin
Origin
Yellow pepper, or aji amarillo, is native to South and Central America and has been cultivated for more than 7,000 years.
Peru and Bolivia form one of the great centers of capsicum diversity. In pre-Inca Peru, peppers were present in food, art and religious life.
Production areas
Production areas
Cultivation follows Peru’s coast from Piura and Lambayeque through Lima, Ica, Arequipa, Moquegua and Tacna, where mild temperatures support the crop.
General profile
General profile
It ripens to an intense orange, with a clean fruity aroma and a bright heat that appears at the finish.
B2B
B2B sourcing from Peru
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Request Yellow Pepper SamplesCommon uses
Common uses
- Fresh sauces and marinades
- Aji amarillo paste
- Dried aji mirasol
- Seasoning for stews and ceviche
