Jalapeno Puree

Jalapeño puree is a smooth paste made from jalapeño peppers, a popular chili pepper variety. The peppers are typically washed, stemmed, and then blended into a fine consistency, sometimes with added water or salt for texture and preservation.

Jalapeño puree is used to add a distinct spicy, vegetal flavor and heat to a variety of foods. Manufacturers use it in sauces, dips, salsas, marinades, and processed meats to enhance their taste profile.

Jalapeño puree is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. Capsaicin, the compound that gives jalapeños their heat, has been studied for various health effects, but evidence is mixed and often based on concentrated supplements rather than typical dietary intake. JECFA has evaluated capsaicinoids, and EFSA has also reviewed chili peppers and their extracts. At the levels found in food, it is not associated with adverse health effects.