Jalapenos Peppers
What is Jalapenos Peppers?
Jalapeño peppers are a medium-sized chili pepper variety of the species Capsicum annuum. They are named after Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico, where they are said to have originated. Jalapeños are typically harvested when green but can be left to ripen to red.
Is Jalapenos Peppers vegan?
Jalapenos Peppers is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Jalapenos Peppers gluten-free?
They do not contain gluten.
Is Jalapenos Peppers a major allergen?
Jalapeño peppers are not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA.
What is Jalapenos Peppers used for?
Jalapeños are primarily used to add a spicy, pungent flavor to foods.
Is Jalapenos Peppers safe?
Jalapeño peppers are a source of vitamins and capsaicin, the compound that gives them their heat.
Why it's used
Jalapeños are primarily used to add a spicy, pungent flavor to foods. They are commonly found in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine, appearing in dishes like salsa, nachos, tacos, and chili. They can be used fresh, pickled, or dried.
Health notes
Jalapeño peppers are a source of vitamins and capsaicin, the compound that gives them their heat. The FDA considers jalapeños to be Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for consumption. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated capsaicinoids, but no specific evaluations for jalapeños as a whole ingredient are widely cited with defined limits. Some research suggests capsaicin may have certain health benefits, but more studies are needed. High intake of very spicy foods can cause digestive upset in some individuals.
Allergen info
Jalapeño peppers are not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. They do not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Jalapenos Peppers
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