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Jalapeño Chile

Jalapeño chile is a medium-hot chili pepper commonly used fresh, pickled, or cooked in savory dishes. It is botanically a fruit but nutritionally and culinarily used as a vegetable.

Beneficial properties

rich in vitamin C contains capsaicin low in calories provides antioxidants

Nutritional highlights

Jalapeño peppers provide vitamin C, vitamin B6, small amounts of vitamin A, folate, potassium, and capsaicinoid compounds such as capsaicin.

Caution. Spicy peppers may aggravate heartburn, acid reflux, gastritis, ulcers, or IBS symptoms in sensitive individuals.

Conditions it helps with

Heartburn / GERD
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Heartburn & Reflux
Includes: Heartburn and Acid Reflux
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IBS
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IBS / Sensitive Gut
Includes: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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Stomach Ulcers & Gastritis
Includes: Gastritis, Ulcers (peptic)
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