They are small, hot and closely related to peppers. At first glance it is difficult to distinguish a jalapeno from a pepperoni. Both types of vegetables have certain differences. Impress guests and acquaintances with the knowledge you have acquired here about the fiery pods.
What is the difference between pepperoni and jalapenos?
Jalapenos and hot peppers both belong to the pepper family, but differ in spiciness, shape and taste. Jalapenos are spicier, have a rounded tip and a slightly bitter, earthy taste. Pepperoni are more varied in terms of spiciness and color and can also taste sweet.
What you need to know about the jalapeno
- belongs to the large chili varieties
- tapering to a round tip
- bitter, slightly earthy taste
- Aroma becomes sweet when ripe
- available in red or green
- quite pleasant spiciness (5-7 on the Scoville scale)
- suitable for sauces, fillings, pizza toppings, salads or fried
- Belonging to the chili variety Capsicum Anuum
- Actually annual, but recurs if cared for diligently
What you need to know about pepperoni
- long, narrow shape
- available in almost all colors
- wide range of spiciness (ranges from mild and sweet to fiery hot)
- Length of the pods is about 10-20 cm
- 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 pepperoni
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 level of spiciness due to the capsaicin content. But this is exactly where the main difference lies. The jalapeno is known for its spiciness, which is why everyone associates the fiery taste with the chili variety. Of course, the spicy aroma is also associated with the pepperoni, but connoisseurs know that they can also taste sweet or even sweet. Pepperoni taste pleasantly mild, especially when green, when the capsaicin has not yet been fully formed. With a little background knowledge, you can also distinguish between the two types of peppers by their shape if you take a closer look. Pepperoni are usually a little larger, the jalapeno has a rounded tip. Differentiating it from other chili varieties is an additional challenge. Ultimately, it makes little difference in terms of taste whether you use jalapenos or pepperoni when preparing a dish.
