Description

Fragrant, fruity, and unmistakably baccatum.

Aji Benito is a Capsicum baccatum variety that delivers everything the species is celebrated for — and then a little more. The aroma alone is enough to stop you: bright, fruity, and distinctly sweet, with that characteristic baccatum lift that sets it apart from every other chili family. Open the bag and the fragrance announces itself immediately.

The flavor follows through on the promise. Fruity and sweet up front, with a sharpness that builds cleanly behind it — not aggressive, not slow, but present and honest. The heat sits in the medium-hot range, perfectly balanced against the natural sweetness of the variety. Nothing here is one-dimensional. Aji Benito has layers, and they reveal themselves in order.

This Vault batch is produced in small quantity from Finnish-grown plants. The pods are harvested at full ripeness and carefully dried to preserve the variety’s aromatic compounds, natural sweetness, and bright color. No smoke or additional processing — the goal is to present Aji Benito exactly as it is.

The resulting flakes are fragrant, vibrant, and full of character. A baccatum worth knowing by name.

Produced in a limited run for the Fatalii Chili Vault. Availability is restricted, and this batch may not return.

Specifications
Variety: Aji Benito (Capsicum baccatum)
Process: Dried
Heat level: Medium hot
Content: 10 g dried chili flakes
Origin: Grown and processed in Finland
Best before: 2030

Suggested use
Excellent in pasta, pizza, bright tomato sauces, grilled vegetables, and any dish where a fruity, aromatic heat adds depth without overwhelming. Works beautifully with seafood and poultry. A versatile everyday Vault item with genuine character.