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Aji Charapita Powder

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[Capsicum chinense] Ground Aji Charapita pepper powder, medium-high heat, fruity aroma from tiny Peruvian pods.

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Aji Charapita Powder

Aji Charapita powder comes from a legendary Peruvian wild pepper with small yellow pods, considered among the most expensive in the world for its fruity aroma and labour-intensive harvest.

The Aji Charapita Powder Plant

The Capsicum chinense plant has an upright, bushy habit, reaching about 60 cm in height and producing hundreds of tiny bead-like round pods.

How to Sow Aji Charapita Powder

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

How to Grow Aji Charapita 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 Powder

The small yellow pods, 4-8 mm in diameter, must be picked one by one at full ripeness and dried quickly to preserve their fruity, citrusy aroma.

Diseases and Pests of Aji Charapita 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 Powder

Aji Charapita powder has a medium-high heat level with a distinctive fruity aroma, prized by chefs for sauces and gourmet dishes.

Properties of Aji Charapita Powder

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

Nutritional Values of Aji Charapita Powder

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