Jalapeno Mash

Jalapeño mash is a preparation of jalapeño peppers that have been crushed or pureed. Jalapeños are a medium-sized chili pepper, a cultivar of the species *Capsicum annuum*, originating from the city of Jalapa in Veracruz, Mexico. The mash is typically made by processing fresh jalapeños, sometimes with added salt or vinegar for preservation.

Jalapeño mash is used to impart a spicy, peppery flavor and aroma to foods. It is commonly found in Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes, as well as in sauces, dips, salsas, and marinades. Manufacturers use it to add heat and a distinct chili pepper taste.

Jalapeño mash is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a natural food product and does not have specific regulatory limits set by bodies like JECFA or EFSA. Capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their heat, is being studied for various health effects, but at typical dietary intake levels from foods like jalapeño mash, it is not associated with adverse health outcomes.