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 Capsicum baccatum fruits
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The ají pepper, also known as Peruvian hot pepper, is a unique species of chili pepper, Capsicum baccatum, containing several different breeds.
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Use by Moche
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The Moche culture had a fascination with agriculture and represented fruits and vegetables in their art. Ají peppers were often depicted. [1]
See also
References
- ^ Berrin, Katherine & Larco Museum. The Spirit of Ancient Peru:Treasures from the Museo Arqueológico Rafael Larco Herrera. New York: Thames and Hudson, 1997.
External links
- Peru Depot USA - Peruvian ingredients in the United States
- Eshbaugh, W. Hardy. Peppers: History and Exploitation of a Serendipitous New Crop Discovery (1993)
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