Ingredient

Jalapeno Flakes

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Jalapeno flakes are primarily used to add a spicy, pungent flavor to foods. They …

What it is

Jalapeno flakes are dried and crushed pieces of the jalapeno pepper, a popular chili pepper variety originating from Mexico. The peppers are typically harvested when mature, then dried and ground into flakes or powder for use as a spice.

Why it's used

Jalapeno flakes are primarily used to add a spicy, pungent flavor to foods. They are commonly found in savory dishes, snacks, sauces, marinades, and spice blends, offering a mild to moderate heat.

Health notes

Jalapeno flakes are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. Capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their heat, is being studied for various potential health effects, but research is ongoing and often mixed. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated capsaicinoids, but no specific numeric limits are typically set for whole dried chili peppers or their derivatives in this context.

Allergen info

Jalapeno flakes are not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing Jalapeno Flakes

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Goya Foods, Inc. Tomato Sauce, Hot Tomatoes 30kcal 1.5Protein 0Fat 6.0Carbs RCBR Beef, LLC Honey Jalapeno Wagyu Premium Beef Jerky, Honey Jalapeno Other Snacks High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 500kcal 35.7Protein 25Fat 28.6Carbs Smokey Denmark Sausage Co. Kielbasa With Jalapeno & Cheese, Jalapeno & Cheese Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 352kcal 14.3Protein 29.7Fat 1.1Carbs Glenwood Snacks, LLC 7 Alram Old Style Beef Jerky, 7 Alarm Old Style Other Snacks High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 321kcal 35.7Protein 3.6Fat 50Carbs InfantBrace LLC Cheese Bread With Jalapeno, Jalapeno Frozen Bread & Dough High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 264kcal 4.5Protein 13.6Fat 30.9Carbs Niman Ranch Jalapeno Cheddar Smoked Uncured Sausage, Jalapeno Cheddar Smoked Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 298kcal 15.5Protein 26.2Fat 2.4Carbs Preferred Wholesale, Inc. Jalapeno Meat Country Cut Sticks, Jalapeno Other Snacks 304kcal 21.7Protein 21.7Fat 4.3Carbs Jalapeno Honey Beef Jerky, Jalapeno Honey Jr.'s Texas Best, LLC Jalapeno Honey Beef Jerky, Jalapeno Honey Other Snacks High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 321kcal 39.3Protein 3.6Fat 28.6Carbs Cheese Bread Dough With Jalapeno, Cheese With Jalapeno Cavalcanti & Vertamatti Foods, LLC Cheese Bread Dough With Jalapeno, Cheese With Jalapeno Crusts & Dough 20kcal 7.5Protein 15Fat 30Carbs
Salt (8 products) Water (7 products) Jalapeno Powder (6 products) Sodium Nitrite (5 products) Enzymes (4 products) Beef (3 products) Brown Sugar (3 products) Monosodium Glutamate (3 products) Natural Flavorings (2 products) Honey (2 products)

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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