Contains 2% Or Less Jalapeno Peppers
What is Contains 2% Or Less Jalapeno Peppers?
Jalapeño peppers are a medium-sized chili pepper variety of the species Capsicum annuum. They are picked when green, but are often allowed to ripen to red, at which point they are usually slightly sweeter and longer. They are named after Xalapa, Veracruz, where they are said to have originated.
Is Contains 2% Or Less Jalapeno Peppers vegan?
Contains 2% Or Less Jalapeno Peppers is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Contains 2% Or Less Jalapeno Peppers a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Contains 2% Or Less Jalapeno Peppers used for?
Jalapeño peppers are used to add a spicy flavor to a wide variety of dishes.
Is Contains 2% Or Less Jalapeno Peppers safe?
Jalapeño peppers are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient.
Why it's used
Jalapeño peppers are used to add a spicy flavor to a wide variety of dishes. They are commonly found in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine, but are also used in appetizers, sauces, salsas, and as a pizza topping. They can be used fresh, pickled, or cooked.
Health notes
Jalapeño peppers are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. They are a source of vitamins A and C, and contain capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their heat. Some studies suggest capsaicin may have metabolism-boosting effects, but more research is needed. JECFA has evaluated capsaicin and established an acceptable daily intake.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Contains 2% Or Less Jalapeno Peppers
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