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Jalapeno Extract

Also Known As : Huachinango, chile gordo
Technical Name : Capsicum annuum 'Jalapeño'

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has an earthy-green flavor characteristic to that of jalapeno chilies.

Description

Jalapeños are spicy chili peppers from the hot pepper family. They are small, green or red in color and moderately spicy. They can be eaten slices, dices, crushed or as extracts. A basic methodology to make a very simple jalapeno chili extract is to submerge dried chili peppers in a very pure food grade alcohol which draws out the oil of the peppers into the alcohol solution. Then after 1-2 weeks, the chili peppers are removed and then the alcohol is evaporated off leaving behind a mixture of sugars and chili oil. However, it is very dangerous to make this extract at home due to two main reasons, firstly it requires highly flammable/toxic alcohol and secondly it contains concentrated amounts of Capsaicin, which is a highly irritant material requiring proper protective goggles, respirators, and proper hazardous material handling procedures. So it is a fairly better idea to go for packaged jalapeno extracts.

Selection Guide

Make sure to read the label carefully to be sure of allergens and check the "use by" date before buying any food containing this extract.

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