# Fiery Fermented Jalapeño Slices Trader Joe’s Pickled Fermented Jalapeño Slices are Salty and Spicy By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-06-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickled-fermented-jalapeo-slices References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/post/pickled-fermented-jalapeno-slices) If you're looking to elevate your favorite dishes with a bit of heat, look no further than Trader Joe's new Pickled Fermented Jalapeño Slices. Trader Joe's Pickled Fermented Jalapeño Slices starts with fresh jalapeños, which are then sliced, salted, and left to ferment for three days. After the fermentation process, the jalapeños slices are brined in vinegar, jarred, and pasteurized. As Trader Joe's explains, the resulting "salty, vinegary profile pairs profoundly with the spiciness of jalapeño chilis." As far as pairings go, Trader Joe's suggests using the Pickled Fermented Jalapeño Slices to give its Handsome Cut Fries a unique umami flavor, or adding a handful of the jalapeños slices to its Organic Jalapeño Limeade for some added heat. You could even sprinkle them on top of Trader Joe's Gluten Free Cauliflower Crust Cheese Pizza. Image Credit: *Trader Joe's.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fermented Food:** Opportunity for creating more fermented food options with unique flavor profiles. - **Spicy Condiments:** Opportunity for developing new spicy condiments that can elevate dishes. - **Creative Flavor Pairings:** Opportunity for exploring unconventional flavor combinations to enhance culinary experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to capitalize on the growing demand for unique and spicy flavor experiences. - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Opportunity for restaurants and hospitality businesses to incorporate fermented and spicy ingredients in their menus to attract adventurous food enthusiasts. - **Culinary Innovation:** Opportunity for culinary professionals and chefs to experiment with fermented jalapeño slices and create innovative recipes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Slightly Sweet Pickled Peppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-picant-peppers.md) - [Crispy Jalapeño Toppings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-crispy-jalapeo-pieces.md) - [Jalapeño-Infused Limeade Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-jalapeo-limeade.md) - [Fermented Chili Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-peri-peri.md) - [Versatile Dill Pickle Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kosher-dill-pickle-chips.md) - [Spicy Jalapeño-Stuffed Olives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-jalapeo-stuffed-olives.md) - [Chunky Hot Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunky-garlic-jalapeo-hot-sauce.md) - [Dill Pickle-Flavored Falafels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dill-pickle-mini-falafel.md) - [Pickle-Flavored Corn Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfectly-pickled-pups.md)