Aji Charapita is a small, wild pepper from Peru, known as the "world's most expensive pepper." Tiny and round, starts out green and changes to bright yellow. Despite its small size, it has a Scoville rating of 30,000–50,000, similar to cayenne. It offers a burst of heat that quickly subsides, leaving a distinct, fruity flavor. Aji Charapita is often used in Peruvian cuisine to make salsas and hot sauces, adding depth to dishes like ceviche and stews. Due to its rarity and labor-intensive hand-harvesting, it’s a sought-after ingredient in gourmet cooking worldwide.
