We all crave that special ingredient to make our everyday dishes easier-and McCormick's 2025 flavor of the year is a bold option to add to your pantry: ají amarillo. Its vibrant pepper is sweet and fruity with a moderate spice level that gives foods the right amount of kick.

HUNT VALLEY, MD. – McCormick & Co.’s 25 th annual Flavor Forecast has identified Aji Amarillo as its 2025 flavor of the year. Aji Amarillo, which also translates to yellow Chile pepper in English, is a pepper native to South America and features fruity, tropical notes and moderate heat, according to the company.

Aji amarillo is McCormick’s 2025 flavor of the year. It’s a staple in Peruvian cuisine. The 2025 flavor of the year is here. Spicemaker McCormick has named "aji amarillo" seasoning as its flavor of the year – to complement this year’s flavor forecast.

The “swicy” trend is far from over. In fact, a spice that combines both the sweet and spicy trends is about to have a breakthrough year. McCormick, the top-selling maker of seasonings and spices, has named ají amarillo as its 2025 “Flavor of the Year.