Facts Of The Jalapeno Pepper
- Along with the chiltepin, the jalapeno pepper is the official pepper of Texas
- A typical jalapeno pepper is approximately 4,500 Scoville units. This means that it takes 4,500 parts of sugar water to dilute one part jalapeno extract until its heat can no longer be felt
- Are usually green when mature but sometimes they can be red
- Are sold sliced, canned, and pickled
- Are added to many products during processing including cheeses, sausages, and jellies
