SERRANO PEPPER (PREORDER)

~20 - 25 lbs Serrano Pepper aka "Se-La-Nuo-La-Jiao", "塞拉诺辣椒", "塞拉諾辣椒" Serrano peppers are small chili pepper of a long and thin shape. It comes in the color green or red. Serrano pepper tastes very similar to jalapeno but two to five times hotter. The heat has a delayed reaction, so wait a moment before taking your second bite. Serrano pepper is primarily used for salsa, guacamole, and pickles. Serrano pepper is available year-round.  Handling Tip Selection Serrano pepper is firm with glossy skin and no signs of blemish or shriveling. Dry lines or striations across the skin indicate a hotter pepper. These lines are not an indication of poor quality. Storage Serrano pepper should be stored at 45°F - 55°F (7°C - 13°C) with a relative humidity of ninety to ninety-five percent and no mist. The typical shelf life is two to three weeks. Shelf life can be extended by another week by packaging in moisture-retentive films under optimal storage temperature. Storage temperature above 55°F (13°C) will accelerate ripening and bacterial soft rot. Serrano pepper is sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening. Serrano pepper should not be stored with high ethylene-producing products to extend shelf life and avoid softening and discoloration. Serrano pepper produces a very low level of ethylene. Serrano pepper is sensitive to chilling injury at storage below 45°F (7°c). Symptoms include surface pitting, water-soaked areas, decay, and discoloration of the seed cavity. As the pepper ripens, it becomes less sensitive to chilling injury.