Jalapeño Pepper

Jalapeño pepper is a medium-hot chili pepper commonly used fresh, pickled, or cooked in savory dishes. It is low in calories and provides capsaicin along with vitamin C and other antioxidants.

Beneficial properties

rich in vitamin C contains capsaicin antioxidant compounds low in calories supports flavor without added sodium

Nutritional highlights

Jalapeño peppers provide vitamin C, vitamin A precursors such as carotenoids, small amounts of vitamin B6 and folate, and the bioactive compound capsaicin.