Perfect Pairings & Recipes forJalapeño

The perfect flavour pairings for jalapeño according to data science.

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Flavour Analysis

Beneath jalapeño’s familiar mild pepper aroma lies a more intricate layering of chilli, cut grass and cucumber. A celery note supplies crisp vegetal notes, while a squash note threads in sweet earthy aroma, and chlorophyll and pea notes give the profile its more complex finish.

Dominant Flavour Families

Vegetal
Spice
Herbal / Herbaceous
Sharp
Earthy

Flavour profile of jalapeño

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Jalapeño

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jalapeño8.2

Mild, light pepper aroma; sugary-sweet and vegetal. Strong in jalapeño.

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