06/26/2026
Ají peppers, pronunciation “AH-HEE,”
DID YOU KNOW THAT ALL OF THE APPROXIMATELY 300 VARIETIES OF PERUVIAN CHILE PEPPERS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ONE, IS HOTTER THAN THE JALAPENO PEPPER. Ají peppers, pronunciation “AH-HEE,” are the quintessential essence of Peruvian cuisine. These colorful gems belong to the Capsicum family and boast approximately 300 distinct varieties flourishing in Peru’s rich soils. Archaeological discoveries reveal that ají peppers have been a cornerstone of Peruvian culture for 7,000 to 8,000 years, predating the Incas....
DID YOU KNOW THAT ALL OF THE APPROXIMATELY 300 VARIETIES OF PERUVIAN CHILE PEPPERS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ONE, IS HOTTER THAN THE JALAPENO PEPPER Ají peppers, pronunciation “AH-HEE,” are th…