Ají Panca chiles are Peruvian chiles that grow 7 to 12 cm long (3 to 5 inches) , and 2 to 3 cm wide (1 inch), tapering to a point at the end opposite to the stem.
They have thick flesh walls, and skin that is green, maturing to a deep red colour. When dried, they become a reddish-brown colour.
Fresh Ají Panca chiles are aromatic, and the taste has fruity notes in it, making them nice as a fresh chile. They are mildly hot, only 1500 units on the Scoville scale.
In Peru, they are grown near the coast and are the second most popular chile in Peru.
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Native to Peru.