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Aji Charapita Red Powder

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[Capsicum chinense] Ground Aji Charapita red pepper powder, high heat, fruity aroma from small Peruvian pods.

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Aji Charapita Red Powder

Ají Charapita red powder comes from the red variant of the famous Peruvian wild pepper, prized for its small round pods and intense aroma. It's made by drying ripe pods and grinding them fine.

The Aji Charapita Red Powder Plant

The Capsicum chinense plant has a bushy habit and can reach about 1 metre in height in open ground, producing hundreds of small round pods.

How to Sow Aji Charapita Red Powder

Seeds for pod production are started indoors during winter, transplanting once night temperatures stay reliably above 15°C.

How to Grow Aji Charapita Red Powder

Growing requires a warm climate, high humidity and soil rich in organic matter, with regular watering to sustain abundant fruiting.

Tips for Aji Charapita Red Powder

The small pods, about 1 cm in diameter, should be picked at full red ripeness and dried quickly to preserve their aroma before grinding.

Diseases and Pests of Aji Charapita Red Powder

Like other Capsicum varieties it can suffer from aphids, whitefly and root rot in waterlogged soil; good drainage prevents most issues.

Uses and Curiosities of Aji Charapita Red Powder

Ají Charapita red powder has a high heat level with a fruity aroma typical of Capsicum chinense, ideal for sauces and concentrated seasonings.

Properties of Aji Charapita Red Powder

Rich in capsaicin, it has thermogenic and digestive-stimulating properties, plus vitamin C and antioxidants preserved through drying.

Nutritional Values of Aji Charapita Red Powder

  • Calories: about 282 kcal
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Fiber: 35 g