Jalapeño peppers are spicy chili peppers native to Mexico and are among the most well-known and utilized peppers in Mexican cuisine and many other cuisines worldwide.

Description of raw materials used in production.

• The primary raw material is the fresh Jalapeño pepper, primarily grown in Mexico, but also in many other parts of the world due to its rising popularity.

Step-by-step summary of its industrial production process.

• Jalapeño peppers are cultivated until they mature.
• Once harvested, they are cleaned and washed.
• The peppers can be used fresh, dried, smoked, or pickled.
• For industrial production, they are often sliced and canned or jarred in brine or vinegar.

Fresh Jalapeño peppers are generally cylindrical in shape, 5-9 cm long, and green in color but can turn red when fully ripe.

Commercial applications.

Jalapeño peppers are used in a variety of products, including sauces, preserves, ready meals, and as a side or condiment in many traditional dishes. They are also popular as snacks when stuffed with cheese and fried.