{"product_id":"fresh-organic-gemelli-mazinna-peppers","title":"Fresh Organic Gemelli Mazinna Peppers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGemelli Mazinna Peppers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 lb Box · Peak Summer Availability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Level: Sweet · 0 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new sweet pepper bred by Cornell’s Michael Mazourek and Gregor Inzinna, with Norwich Meadows Farm helping to grow and evaluate the fruit during its development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGemelli Mazinna was bred to excel at both stages of ripeness. Green, it is crisp, juicy, and sweet, without the bitterness often associated with green peppers. Red, it becomes even sweeter and fruitier, with the rich flavor associated with Jimmy Nardello.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are fresh peppers for cooking and eating. We do not sell seeds or plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn Improved Alternative to Jimmy Nardello\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGemelli Mazinna was developed as an improvement on Jimmy Nardello, particularly for chefs and professional kitchens. The peppers are thicker, sweeter, and generally straighter, making them easier to slice, cook, and process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike Jimmy Nardello, whose seeds can extend throughout the pepper, Gemelli Mazinna keeps most of its seeds concentrated near the stem. The seed cluster can be removed quickly, leaving the long body of the pepper relatively clean and ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts thicker flesh, straighter shape, concentrated seed cluster, and exceptional sweetness have quickly made Gemelli Mazinna a favorite among chefs—many of whom now prefer it to Jimmy Nardello.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe project began with a challenge: breed a green pepper that chef George Mendes would genuinely want to eat raw. Mazourek and Inzinna selected for sweetness, crunch, and flavor at the green stage instead of treating green simply as an immature red pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGemelli\u003c\/em\u003e—“twins” in Italian—refers to the pepper’s two distinct culinary uses as both a green and red pepper. \u003cem\u003eMazinna\u003c\/em\u003e combines the names of its breeders, Mazourek and Inzinna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Do Gemelli Mazinna Peppers Taste Like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Gemelli Mazinna\u003c\/strong\u003e is crisp, juicy, and surprisingly sweet, with a clean, fresh pepper flavor and very little bitterness. It was selected specifically to be delicious at the green stage and is especially good in raw preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Gemelli Mazinna\u003c\/strong\u003e is sweeter, fruitier, and more concentrated in flavor. It retains its substantial texture while developing the rich sweetness that has made Jimmy Nardello one of the world’s most celebrated frying peppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGreen or Red\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGemelli Mazinna offers two distinct culinary experiences from the same pepper:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp, juicy, fresh, and sweet, with enough structure for slicing and raw preparations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Richer, softer, fruitier, and exceptionally sweet, making it ideal for frying, roasting, and grilling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \u003cem\u003eGemelli\u003c\/em\u003e celebrates these “twin” uses. Neither stage is secondary—the pepper was deliberately selected to be exceptional both green and fully ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Gemelli Mazinna Peppers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlice green peppers into salads or sandwiches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChop into chimichurri, salsa, relish, or vinaigrette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe raw with dips, cheese, or charcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFry whole or sliced in olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast or grill red peppers until lightly charred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to pizza, pasta, focaccia, or tomato sauces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best introduction to Gemelli Mazinna, begin with the green pepper raw. Slice it into thin rings to experience its sweetness, crisp texture, and unusually pleasant green-pepper flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen red, fry or roast the peppers with olive oil and sea salt. Their thick flesh becomes tender and richly sweet, while their straighter shape and concentrated seed cluster make preparation especially easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeasonal Availability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh Gemelli Mazinna Peppers are available only during the summer growing season. Because this is a newly released variety, fresh peppers remain exceptionally difficult to find. 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