also known as Tuscan peppers, has a thin 2- to 3-inch long shape with a bright red and wrinkled skins. They are medium hot in taste, and has a slightly sweet flavor. Its pickled form are usually available in most supermarkets.
The pepperoncini (Italian peperone, peperoncino), also known as Tuscan peppers, sweet Italian peppers, banana peppers, waxed peppers, and golden Greek peppers, is a variety of Capsicum annuum. The Italian varieties, grown in the Tuscany region of Italy, tend to be more bitter than their Greek counterparts. The more popular Greek varieties are sweeter and commonly found in pizzerias tossed in salads for a crunchy, salty taste.