Jalapeños Are Bland Now and Spice Fans Are Fired Up
Jalapeños Are Bland Now and Spice Fans Are Fired Up
Jalapeños are actually milder than they used to be. And it’s the trickery of the food industry according to D Magazine.
But why the sudden shift in spiciness?
Well, it turns out, farmers have been tweaking them on purpose for about four decades now. Why? Blame it on the food industry’s quest for consistency.
Back in the day, your grandparents’ jalapeños packed a serious punch. But fast forward to now, and you might find yourself munching on milder versions. Around 40 years ago, farmers decided to give jalapeños a makeover. They started growing them bigger and toning down the heat.
What?
Nowadays, most of these peppers end up in your favorite pre-made salsas or flavored chips. And guess what? Big food companies prefer them weak and sad. Why? Because it’s easier to keep the spice level consistent. No more surprise heat waves ruining your snacking experience!
They’ve taken the muscle out of hot peppers.
How is this fair?
Imagine the shock when folks online stumbled upon this spicy revelation. Yup, someone dropped the bomb (literally, there’s an F-bomb involved) on X. They shared the D Magazine story from last year, blowing everyone’s minds about the jalapeño conspiracy.
But fear not, heat-seekers. Hotter jalapeños haven’t gone extinct. You might just have to venture to smaller farms to find them.
The mild ones you get at the grocery store are”TAM 2″ peppers. They’re the brainchild of a team at Texas A&M, and they’re the mild pepprs ruling the grocery store shelves.
And hey, if you’re craving that fiery kick, there’s always a solution. Food companies have a trick up their sleeves—they add extracts, the same stuff found in pepper spray.
Talk about turning up the heat. (Also, that seems really unhealthy).
That’s the spicy truth about jalapeños—less fire, more flavor, and a whole lot of food industry insider secrets.
