As they relate to chili peppers, the terms genus and species are used to classify plants according to their characteristics. Whether you are an enthusiastic lover of hot peppers or a curious cook, it is a good idea to have an understanding of the science behind this seasoning. We cover it all in … [Read more...]
Cultivar Vs. Variety Vs. Hybrid: PepperScale Showdown
A case of mistaken identity... Terms like cultivar, variety, and hybrid are used often when describing chili pepper plants and are also often used incorrectly much of the time. They are often used interchangeably even though the words have quite different definitions. Keep in mind that within the … [Read more...]
Chili Vs. Chile: PepperScale Showdown
Identity crisis... For a food as popular as hot peppers, there sure is a lot of confusion over its name. Is it a "chili" or "chile". Or maybe even "chilli"? These are all common variants, but is one more correct than the other? Why do these variations exist in the first place? And how does … [Read more...]
Sambal Oelek Vs. Sriracha: PepperScale Showdown
Two Asian condiments go head to head... There's arguably no spicy condiment more popular than Sriracha across the globe, but its chili paste cousin - sambal oelek - is doing its best to carve out its culinary niche worldwide . These are two fiery flavors, but when the line is drawn in the sand, … [Read more...]
Poblano Vs. Jalapeño: PepperScale Showdown
Simmer and pop! Poblano peppers and jalapeños both stand tall in the world of Mexican chilies. They are staples in the kitchen and popular in sauces, salsas, and well beyond. But beyond these uses, how similar are these two peppers. Does one pack a bigger punch? How do their flavors compare? Can … [Read more...]
Pepperoncini Vs. Jalapeño: PepperScale Showdown
Two often-used chilies go head-to-head... Jalapeño peppers and pepperoncini are two of the more common chili peppers you'll find at grocers, and they are each well-loved by spicy food fans around the world. But how similar are they really? Do they share similar heat profiles? Are they used in the … [Read more...]
Serrano Vs. Habanero: PepperScale Showdown
Bold meet bolder (times two) Serrano and habanero chilies are growing in popularity among mainstream grocers. But beyond the obvious size and color differences, what do you need to know? How different are these two chilies really? Does one trump the other in heat? Are the flavors similar enough … [Read more...]
Pasilla Vs. Poblano: PepperScale Showdown
A case of mis-identity, times two. For two chili peppers that look truly nothing alike, there's a lot of confusion that surrounds pasilla and poblano peppers. Supermarkets, in fact, often mislabel pasillas as poblanos (and vice versa), but how can that be the case when they look so different? Why … [Read more...]
Sriracha Vs. Tabasco: PepperScale Showdown
Hot sauce royalty square off... Names don't come any bigger in the world of hot sauce than Tabasco and Sriracha. One's an American staple with more than a century of history, the other a comparative upstart that's captured the imagination of a generation of foodies. But how else do they differ? Are … [Read more...]
Chipotle Powder Vs. Chili Powder: PepperScale Showdown
They may look alike, but are they similar? One's a staple and the other is an up-and-comer in terms of spice rack popularity. They share, too, a similar look and fine powder grind. But how similar are chipotle powder and chili powder beyond these simple traits? Is one spicier? Should you expect … [Read more...]
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