Difference between Jalapeño and Cuaresmeno peppers
The jalapeno pepper is one of the most popular peppers in the world. This is considered the “king” of chili peppers due to its worldwide recognition. The Mexican jalapeno must be produced in very high quantities to meet its demand: up to 562 thousand tons per year. Thanks to this, it is relatively easy to find in many supermarkets around the world. Because they are slightly to medium hot, jalapeños are ideal for combining with other dishes and ingredients. In fact, despite the fact that it is located in the middle part of the Scoville scale (a scale that measures the hotness of chilies or peppers) with between 2,500 and 8,000 Scoville units, its spicy flavor is very bearable and can be enjoyed. As for the Cuaresmeño chili, this is in fact just another name that the jalapeño chili receives.
Jalapeno pepper |
Chile Cuaresmeno |
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| Brief overview | Its name indicates the place it originally comes from: Xalapa (Jalapa), Veracruz, Mexico. It is a fleshy chili with an elongated conical shape that measures an average of 8 cm. It is bright green to dark green, with a shiny skin. Normally its flavor ranges from spicy to very spicy. These chiles, once dried and smoked, become chipotle chiles. Chipotle peppers are another of the most popular and consumed peppers in Mexico. | The jalapeño pepper is called Cuaresmeño pepper in some areas of the Valley of Mexico, such as Mexico City and its suburbs. It is called Cuaresmeño chili because previously these chilies only came to this area in Lent. In fact, it is considered an important ingredient in the preparation of many dishes that are consumed while awake. An example is Cuaresmeño peppers stuffed with tuna or cheese. |
| Scientific name | Capsicum annum | Capsicum annum |