The jalapeño is a medium-sized chili pepper pod type cultivar of the species Capsicum annuum. A mature jalapeño chili is 5–10 cm long and hangs down with a round, firm, smooth flesh of 25–38 mm wide. It can have a range of pungency, with Scoville heat units of 3,500 to 3,600.

Shelf Life: 5-7 daysJalapenos can stay fresh for 5-7 days in a pantry, whereas you can store them in a refrigerator for 3-4 months. At the same time, if you want to save jalapenos for an extended period, you can freeze them for about 2-3 years as well.