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Jalapeño pepper
What is jalapeño pepper? About the ingredient jalapeño pepper. Including 929 recipes with jalapeño pepper, nutrition data, and where to find it.
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About
The jalapeño pepper is a fruit, a medium- to large-sized chili pepper with a spicy, burning sensation when eaten.
A ripe jalapeño is 2–3½ inches (5–9 cm) long and is commonly picked and sold when still green. It is a cultivar of the species Capsicum annuum originating in Mexico.
Jalapeños are a pod type of Capsicum. The growing period is 70–80 days. During a growing period, a plant will be picked multiple times. As the growing season ends, jalapeños start to turn red. Once picked, individual peppers ripen to red of their own accord. The peppers can be eaten green or red.
Compared to other chilis, the jalapeño has a heat level that varies from mild to hot depending on cultivation and preparation.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup, sliced (90g)Amount per Serving
Calories 27Calories from Fat 5
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.6g
1%
Saturated Fat
0.1g
0%
Trans Fat
~
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
5.3g
2%
Dietary Fiber
3g
10%
Sugars
3.1
Protein
1.2g
Vitamin A 14%
•
Vitamin C 66%
Calcium 1%
•
Iron 4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower
depending on your caloric needs.
Where found
Jalapeño pepper is usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Jalapeño pepper is a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products USDA nutritional food group.
How much does jalapeño pepper weigh?
| measure | grams |
| 1 cup, sliced | 90 |
| 1 pepper | 14 |
| In Chinese: | 墨西哥辣椒 | |
| British (UK) term: | Jalapeño pepper | |
| en français: | piments jalapeño | |
| en español: | chiles jalapeños |
Recipes using jalapeño pepper
There are 899 recipes that contain this ingredient.
References
| See more about jalapeno | over 12 years ago |
| Usda nutrition data | over 8 years ago |
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