Chili pepper jalapeno powder, ( Capsicum annuum ). ID: 693-49

Jalapeno pepper is named after the city of Xalapa in Mexico.

Originally from Mexico and traditionally used in countless Mexican recipes and sauces such as chili and chipotle.

Halapene burns a lot, but so much so that it can be used in many recipes without being banned by the general public.

Its causticity reaches from 2,500 to 8,000 Scoville units.

It is used in countless recipes worldwide in cooking and is almost exclusively the pepper used in burgers to make them hot.

Suitable for all dishes, meats, fish, sauces, pizzas, burgers or just to give flavor to a simple sandwich, nachos, hot dogs, as long as you like the slightly spicy.

Try making a sauce with jalapeno, coriander and lime.

Use it in salsas, chutneys or guacamoles, in dishes with corn or eggs, stuffed with meat, cheese or pilaf.

In addition to their culinary use & nbsp; jalapeno pepper has many health benefits.

1. High in nutrients

Jalapeño is low in calories and full of vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants.

2. It can promote weight loss

Jalapeños can help you lose weight by boosting your metabolism, increasing fat burning and reducing your appetite

3. It can fight cancer

Laboratory studies have shown that capsaicin has strong anti-cancer properties and is capable of killing over 40 types of cancer cells without damaging normal cells.

4. May be a natural analgesic

Capsaicin is an effective analgesic when used externally.

Soothes pain by temporarily blocking pain receptors in the area where it is applied. In the beginning, a burning sensation may be felt, followed by numbness and absence of pain

5. It can help prevent stomach ulcers

While it is commonly believed that spicy foods can make stomach ulcers worse, research shows that capsaicin can protect stomachs from ulcers.

6. Helps fight infections

Jalapeños and other spicy chilies contain compounds that can prevent the growth of harmful bacteria and yeasts that cause infectious diseases.

Side effects

The most common side effect of eating jalapeños is a temporary burning sensation in the mouth, but simple steps can be taken to reduce it.

People with heartburn, IBS, or allergies to aflatoxins may want to avoid chili peppers to avoid symptoms.