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Jalapeno Powder

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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It offers a medium-hot and slightly pungent flavour.

Usage Tips

  1. Store jalapeno powder in an airtight container for 6-12 months. Jalapeno powder can be used as an alternative to black pepper.
  2. It can be used to add a mild heat to barbecue sauce. It can be used to flavour soups, sauces, pizza, steaks, eggs, salsas, quesadillas, chicken and vegetables.
  3. It can be used as a finishing spice to sprinkle over the cooked foods like scrambled eggs.

Description

Jalapeno is a spicy chili pepper pod type cultivar of the species Capsicum annuum. Jalapeno Powder is the smoked(also known as chipotle peppers) or dried jalapeno pepper ground to fine, green powder. There is red jalapeno powder as well prepared from the dried mature red jalapenos. It can be used to spice up any recipe as a substitute for fresh jalapenos in a pinch.

Health benefits

  • Jalapeno powder contains vitamin A that comes from carotenoids. These carotenoids act as antioxidants and helps to improve the  immune system.(1)
  • Vitamin A in it also helps to eye health. Carotenoids are converted to retinol that helps eyes adjust to light changes and keeps them moist.(1)
  • The fiber content in it can increase stool bulk and regularity, and prevent constipation.(1)
  • Fiber in it can also reduce the level of low-density lipoprotein in the body which can further reduce the risk of heart diseases.(1)
  • Antioxidants in it can fight against free radicals that cause cancer. Capsaicin in it is also found to be an effective cancer fighter. (1)

Selection Guide

To make jalapeno powder at home, go for peppers that are on the verge of turning red as it will offer the most heat and sweetness. For packaged jalapeno powder, look for free flowing powder without any hint of moisture. Make sure it is properly sealed so that its flavour and aroma is not lost. Check for its "use-by" date on the packaging.

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.spiceography.com/jalapeno-powder/

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