Mexican Jalapeño Pepper: Properties, manufacture, and flavor

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Abstract

Preservation of vegetables by brining and fermentation is an extremely ancient culinary art that can be traced back thousands of years. The organoleptic properties and stability of fermented vegetables make them a popular food commodity in many countries. Fermentation and pickling are the preservation methods most commonly used to extend the shelf life of the jalapeño pepper, since they are relatively simple and accessible technologies. The processed pepper is well accepted by the consumer, as can be confirmed by the increasing demand for pickled jalapeño for nachos and other similar products.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook of Plant-Based Fermented Food and Beverage Technology, Second Edition
PublisherCRC Press
Pages463-474
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9781439870693
ISBN (Print)9781439849040
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2012

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