| Name |
Jalapeno pepper |
| Scientific Name |
Capsicum anuum |
| Native |
Native to Mexico, it is also found in Western Texas and Southern New Mexico. |
| Name in Other Languages |
German: Jalapeno-Chilischote
French: Piment jalapeno
Spanish: Chile jalapeño
Portuguese: Pimenta jalapeno
Polish: Papryka jalapeno
Latin: jalapeno piperis |
| Plant Growth Habit |
Perennial, small, herbaceous |
| Growing Climate |
Humid, hot or cool |
| Soil |
Well-drained, fertilized |
| Plant Size |
24-48 inches |
| Flower |
White |
| Fruit shape & size |
Bullet shaped, Length: 6-7 cm |
| Fruit color |
Glossy, dark green or red |
| Scoville unit |
2,500-10,000 |
| Fruit Taste |
Spicy |
| Seed |
Tiny, white, circular, flat |
| Major Nutritions (Raw) |
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 106.7 mg (118.56%)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.377 mg (29.00%)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 3.22 mg (21.47%)
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 16.6 µg (13.83%)
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 1.152 mg (7.20%)
Vitamin A, RAE 49 µg (7.00%)
Total dietary Fiber 2.5 g (6.58%)
Vitamin B9 (Folate) 24 µg (6.00%)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 0.284 mg (5.68%)
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.063 mg (4.85%) |
| Health Benefits |
- Assist in losing weight
- Clear sinuses
- Stomach ulcers
- Treat migraine
- Enhance nervous system
- Pregnancy
- Enhance immunity
- Cure arthritis
- Cardiovascular health
- Prevent cancer
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| Calories in 1 cup (90 gm) |
26 Kcal. |
| Precautions |
- Jalapeno contains capsaicin which provides spice and pungent. Even some bits causes irritation as well as fiery sensation in tongue, mouth and throat.
- One should avoid of touching eyes after touching the chili pepper.
- Jalapeno pepper may irritate the stomach ulcer, gastritis, and gastro esophageal reflux conditions.
- An intake of chilies for lengthy period would increase the chances of exposing aflatoxin which could lead to liver, stomach and colon cancers.
- Those who are allergic to spicy foods should avoid Jalapeno Peppers.
- The intake of Jalapeno peppers which are a week old can cause stomach irritation.
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| How to Eat |
- Jalapeno pepper is excellent for sauces, salsa, chutney, salads and pickling.
- It can be used to prepare ratatouille which is a traditional Occitanian recipe.
- The green Jalapeno peppers are added raw with white onion and tomatoes in order to prepare pico de gallo.
- Jalapeno pepper could be added as pizza toppings.
- The pickled form of Jalapenos is consumed with burgers, sandwiches, tortilla etc.
- Jalapeno peppers are the typical ingredients in nachos, Tex-Mex cuisine, fajita, chili con quiso etc.
- It helps to enhance the flavor as well as spiciness to poultry, stews, seafood and meat dishes.
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| Other Facts |
- In Mexico, about 40,000 acres are used to cultivate Jalapenos.
- China, Spain, Peru and India are the commercial producers of chilies including Jalapenos.
- Ancient Aztecs were the one to use Jalapenos first but they used to dry and smoke it instead of consuming.
- August 19th is celebrated as the National Hot & Spicy Food Day.
- It is mild to medium pungent about 2,500 to 10,000 Scoville units.
- Jalapeno is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Jalapeno helps to reduce blood pressure, combat migraine headaches and assist to lose weight.
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