Smoked Red Jalapeno

Smoked red jalapeño is a type of chili pepper that has been dried and smoked. Jalapeños are typically harvested when green, but when left on the plant longer, they turn red and develop a sweeter, fruitier flavor. Smoking them adds a deep, complex flavor profile.

Smoked red jalapeño is used to add a smoky, spicy flavor to a variety of foods. It's often found in processed meats like sausages and hot dogs, as well as in frozen meals, dips, and snacks. Manufacturers use it as a flavoring agent to enhance the taste and appeal of their products.

Smoked red jalapeño is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA as a food ingredient. As a natural food, it contains capsaicin, the compound responsible for the heat in chili peppers, which may have some antioxidant properties. There are no specific regulatory limits set for its consumption as a food ingredient, and major international bodies like JECFA have not set specific intake guidelines for this specific ingredient, as it is considered a food item rather than a food additive.