What category is a jalapeño? A Culinary and Botanical Explanation
                                
                                
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                                From a purely botanical standpoint, the jalapeño is a fruit, a fact that often surprises home cooks. So, what category is a jalapeño from a culinary perspective? This article dives into the dual identity of this popular pepper to resolve the confusion.