Jalapeño products & sauces
Jalapeño products range from fresh green chilli powders and versatile sauces to snacks and tasting sets. This familiar chilli is generally more approachable than habanero or Ghost Pepper, adding a fresh, green and gently spiced character alongside heat.
Jalapeño: fresh, versatile and familiar
Green jalapeño tastes fresh and vegetal, while riper red chillies can become rounder and sweeter. This makes jalapeño useful in sauces, rubs, powders, snacks and a wide range of food.
Green & fresh
For tacos, dips and eggs
Green jalapeño works well in salsa, guacamole, dips, egg dishes and lighter sauces, adding heat without immediately overpowering other flavours.
Red & ripe
A rounder chilli profile
Red jalapeño has ripened for longer and can taste fuller and slightly sweeter. In powder or sauce, it is a versatile seasoning for marinades, meat and vegetables.
Using jalapeño in the kitchen
Use jalapeño powder in rubs, marinades and dips, or choose a sauce for tacos, burgers and grilled vegetables. Exact heat varies, so always check the heat indicator and ingredients.
Frequently asked questions about jalapeño
Is jalapeño very hot?
Jalapeño is usually considered mild to medium compared with habanero and superhots. Heat varies by chilli and product, so a concentrated powder may still taste quite intense.
What is the difference between green and red jalapeño?
Green jalapeño is harvested earlier and often tastes fresher and more vegetal. Red jalapeño has ripened further and can have a rounder, slightly sweeter chilli profile.
Is chipotle a separate chilli?
No. Chipotle is ripe jalapeño that has been smoked and dried. Processing creates a distinctly different, smoky flavour profile.