Types of Hot Peppers in South America

What are Aji and Malagueta peppers?

1. Aji and malagueta are two names for a very hot South American pepper.

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To clarify, Aji and Malagueta are names for variations of hot peppers found in South America, with Malagueta being especially spicy. Aji peppers encompass several types of chili peppers native to the region, offering different levels of heat from mildly hot to very hot. On the other hand, Malagueta peppers are a specific type of chili pepper cultivated in the Brazilian rainforest, known for its extreme spiciness.