Red Jalapeno peppers have a conical shape and come to a broad end at their tip. Their crisp flesh is slightly sweeter than the immature green jalapeno and has a notably hotter spice.

Jalapeno's are rich in vitamin A, C and potassium. Contains carotene - an antioxidant that may help fight damage to your cells. Red Jalapeno peppers can be sliced and pickled or cooked down to make pepper jelly. When dried and smoked the Red Jalapeno is the most common pepper used to make chipotle peppers.