Jalapeño Peppers
Green Jalapeño chile peppers, botanically classified as Capsicum annuum, are the immature pods of one of the most popular peppers in the world and belongs to the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Named after its city of origin Xalapa, also spelled Jalapa, in Mexico, Green Jalapeño chile peppers are a moderately hot variety ranging 2,500-8,000 SHU on the Scoville scale and are utilized globally in fusion cuisines for their grassy flavor. In the United States and Mexico, Green Jalapeño chile peppers are one of the most common varieties found fresh in commercial markets and are favored in salsa, hot sauces, and are pickled for use as a condiment.
