Sliced Jalapeño Peppers Ristoris: Ready-to-Use Heat for Professional Kitchens
Green jalapeño peppers cut into even rings and preserved in brine with wine vinegar: a 780 g tin (drained weight 440 g) packed in cartons of 6, produced by Ristoris for the food service industry. Medium heat, lively and slightly tangy flavour, ready to use straight from the tin on pizzas, tacos, nachos, burgers and sandwiches.
What Are Jalapeño Peppers
The jalapeño is the most famous chilli pepper of Mexican cuisine, traditionally harvested green before reaching full maturity. The variety sits in the medium range of the Scoville scale, between 2,500 and 8,000 units: enough character to flavour a dish without overwhelming it. Sliced into rings, jalapeños deliver consistent heat and a crunchy texture in every portion.
The Producer: Ristoris
Ristoris is an Italian food service specialist based in Broni, in the province of Pavia (Lombardy). The company produces, selects and distributes more than 20 product lines for professional kitchens worldwide, from olives and preserved vegetables to sauces and tomato specialities. Raw materials are selected with care and processed in facilities certified to ISO, BRC and IFS international food safety standards.
Organoleptic Characteristics
Bright green colour, regular ring cut, firm and crunchy texture. The flavour combines the typical vegetal note of green jalapeño with a balanced, slightly acidic brine of wine vinegar and salt. Medium, progressive heat that pairs well with melted cheese, tomato and grilled meat.
Professional Uses
Diavola or Mexican-style pizza: 30-40 g of drained rings per 33 cm pizza, added before baking. Loaded nachos: 60-80 g per tray over melted cheddar, finished under the salamander for 2-3 minutes. Tacos and burritos: 10-15 g per portion together with meat and salsa. Smash burgers and hot dogs: 4-6 rings per piece. Always drain the rings well before use so they do not wet pizza bases or bread.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Do not put the rings on the pizza without draining them first: the brine releases liquid in the oven and wets the base. Do not store the opened tin in the refrigerator as it is: once opened, transfer the product to a non-metallic container. Do not confuse jalapeños in brine with hot chilli rings in oil: heat level and acidity are different and they are not interchangeable in recipes.
Storage
Before opening, store at room temperature in a dry place away from heat sources: no cold chain required. After opening, transfer the rings with their brine into a non-metallic container, keep refrigerated at 0-4 °C and use within a few days.
Delivery and Logistics
B2B and B2C delivery from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Direct distribution with the LAPA fleet across Zurich, Winterthur, Uster, Aargau, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Bern and Basel. For Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg) and Graubünden (Chur, Davos) shipping within 24-48 hours with partner couriers such as Swiss Post, Planzer and Galliker. Ambient product, ideal for stock orders by the carton.
Who It Is For
Pizzerias, burger restaurants, Mexican and Tex-Mex kitchens, kebab and street food outlets, catering services, hotels, delicatessens and Italian grocery stores in Switzerland, as well as private customers who love bold flavours.
