Jalapenos are a medium size pepper which range on the Scoville scale from 4,000 to 8,500 heat units. They are commonly used to make Jalapeno poppers and salsa. We also have sweet Jalapenos which have no heat or are very mild.
Pablano peppers are also known as Ancho peppers. They are a mild, dark green pepper ranging on the Scoville scale from 1,000- 1,500 heat units. Pablano peppers are commonly used to make stuffed peppers called chile rellenos.
Anaheim peppers are a mild, medium-sized pepper. The pepper got its name from Anaheim, California, where they first became popular. They fall on the Scoville scale from 500 to 2,500 heat units.
Banana peppers are yellow in color but when ripe can turn red or orange. They come in both a sweet and a hot pepper. Banana peppers are often pickled or used as toppings on pizza and sandwiches.
Cherry peppers are a red, round pepper. They are small but range on the Scoville scale from 2,500 to 5,000 heat units. These peppers are commonly used in meat to add flavor and a pop of colour.
Cayenne peppers are a moderately hot pepper, which range on the Scoville scale from 30,000 to 50,000 heat units. Cayenne can be dried and then ground to make powdered spices.
Serrano peppers can sometimes be confused with jalapeno peppers because of their color and shape. They range on the Scoville scale from 10,000 to 23,000 heat units. Serrano peppers can be used in pico de gallo and salsas.
Italian shepherd peppers are like bell peppers in flavor and spice but are elongated in shape. Italian shepherd peppers are great for making stuffed peppers.
Habanero peppers are small, colorful, hot peppers. They rank on the Scoville scale between 100,000 to 350,000 heat units. Habanero peppers can be used to make hot sauce, salsa, and jelly.
Bell peppers are a mild, box shaped pepper. Bell peppers are typically green until ripe when they change color to yellow, orange, red, and purple. They rank on the Scoville scale at 0 heat units. They are commonly used in everyday cooking, snacks, and stuffed peppers.