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Airelle is referring to a French term for an alcoholic beverage distilled from fermented cranberries which is used for a brandy or liqueur.
Aji Amarillo is also known as Aji Mirasol (Capsicum baccatum) which refers to a deep yellowish red chile, 3 - 5 inches long with a distinctive berry like flavour. Aji Amarillo is used to make stews, escabeche, salsas, yellow mole and other sauces. It can also be used as a condiment. Hotness Scale is 7
Ají Colorado (Capsicum baccatum) refers to shiny orange/red peppers growing to 8 centimeters long, conical shape and slightly wrinkled. Ají Colorado is originally from the Peruvian Andes. It takes 75-85 days for the fruit to ripen.
Aji Colorado is used in cooking many South American dishes, such as Salsa de Aji Colorado a la Chilena, Picante de Cuy, Mondongo Ayacuchano, Chicharron Colorado, or
Picante de Mariscos