They are small, hot and closely related to the pepper. At first glance, it is difficult to distinguish a jalapeno from a hot pepper. Both types of vegetables have certain differences. Impress guests and acquaintances with the knowledge you have acquired about the fiery pods.

Jalapenos are thicker than hot peppers

Worth knowing about the jalapeno

  • belongs to the large chili varieties
  • tapers to a rounded point
  • bitter, slightly earthy taste
  • When ripe, the aroma turns sweet
  • available in red or green
  • quite pleasant sharpness (5-7 on the Scoville scale)
  • suitable for sauces, fillings, pizza toppings, salads or fried
  • belonging to the chilli variety Capsicum Anuum
  • actually annual, but recurring with conscientious care

Worth knowing about pepperoni

  • long, narrow shape
  • available in almost all colors
  • wide range of spiciness (ranging from mild and sweet to fiery hot)
  • Length of the pods is about 10-20 cm
  • The diameter of the pods is often 1-2 cm
  • Used to make paprika spice
  • comes from Southeast Asia
  • Harvest time from August to October

The difference between jalapeno and hot pepper

In summary, pepperoni and jalapeno are not only very similar on the outside. Both come from the same type of vegetable and, in contrast to other fruits, have a distinctive degree of spiciness due to the capsaicin content. But this is where the main difference lies. The jalapeno is known for its heat, which is why everyone associates the fiery taste with the chilli variety. Of course, the spicy aroma is also associated with pepperoni, but connoisseurs know that they can also taste sweet or sweet. Peppers taste pleasantly mild, especially when they are green, when the capsaicin has not yet been fully formed. With a little background knowledge, you can also tell the two types of peppers apart by looking at their shape. Hot peppers are usually a bit larger, the jalapeno has a rounded tip. Distinguishing it from other chili varieties is an additional challenge. Ultimately, it makes little difference in taste whether you use jalapeno or pepperoni when preparing a dish.

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