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Espinalteco Jalapeño
Regional jalapeño from central Mexico with distinctive pointed shape. Known for intense flavor and slightly higher heat than standard jalapeños. Thin walls but exceptional taste. Prized in local markets.
Scoville Heat Units
4,000to9,000SHU
Flavor Notes
intensesharp heatcomplextraditional
Best Uses
fresh salsahot saucetraditional Mexican dishesescabechechile toreados
Cuisine Types
Mexicancentral Mexicantraditional
Quick Facts
- Color
- Dark green to deep red
- Availability
- rare
- Season
- Summer-Fall
- Days to Maturity
- 73 days
- Plant Size
- Medium (24-28 inches)
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