Rocoto Aji Pepper Profile | Magic Plant Farms

Rocoto | Aji Rocoto

Species: Capsicum Pubescens
Heat Level: 30,000 to 100,000 SHU (Scoville heat units)

Rocoto Pepper (Aji Rocoto)
Product Description

The Rocoto Pepper (Aji Rocoto) is one of South America’s oldest cultivated chili peppers, renowned for its exceptional flavor, thick flesh, and unique combination of fruity sweetness and significant heat. Native to the Andean highlands of Peru, Bolivia, and Chile, the Rocoto has remained an essential ingredient in traditional Peruvian cuisine for centuries and continues to gain popularity among chefs and food manufacturers worldwide.

Unlike many peppers with similar heat levels, Rocoto peppers develop thick, juicy walls that provide remarkable flavor and texture when processed into purees, sauces, and pepper mashes. Their heat ranges from 30,000 to 100,000 Scoville Heat Units, delivering a balanced medium-to-high spice level with bright fruit flavors that complement seafood, poultry, vegetables, and traditional Latin American dishes.

The Rocoto’s naturally fruity profile makes it particularly well suited for premium pepper purees, gourmet sauces, marinades, specialty condiments, and authentic Peruvian recipes. Commercial food manufacturers appreciate its ability to deliver noticeable heat while preserving a fresh, vibrant pepper flavor.

Magic Plant Farms supplies premium Rocoto pepper mash and puree for commercial food production, allowing manufacturers and culinary professionals to incorporate authentic Andean flavor into a wide variety of sauces, condiments, prepared foods, and specialty products.