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Jalapeno Chilli

Also Known As : Huachinango, Chile gordo, Cuaresmeño
Technical Name : Capsicum annuum
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has hot and spicy flavour.

Usage Tips

  1. Jalapeno chilli can be used in salads, salsas, pizza toppings and chutneys.
  2. It can also be stuffed with meat and cheese.

Description

These are small green or red chillis that belong to the hot pepper family. They are mainly considered for making mexican cuisine.

Health benefits

  • Vitamin C in jalapenos keeps skin healthy and firm.(1)
  • They are helpful for weight loss by increasing fat burning and reducing appetite.(1)
  • They prevent cancer cells from spreading to other body parts.(1)
  • Jalapenos also helps cure stomach ulcers.(1)

Selection Guide

Choose jalapeno chillies with no bruised spots or moles, it should not have shriveled stems as it indicates that they are not fresh.

Note

Capsaicin in jalapenos can cause kidney damage. Also, eating too much chilli pepper increases the risk of asthma attack.(2)

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/jalapeno-health-benefits#weight-loss

(2) https://healthyeating.sfgate.com/bad-eat-lot-jalapenos-12360.html

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