Jalapeno came to us from Mexico and became increasingly popular due to its medium-spicy taste and small size. We will talk about it in the article - where it grows, how it is collected, what the benefits and harm are, how and where to apply jalapeno in food.
Description
This subspecies of chili is grown most of them in Mexico. It is small in size - tearing the pods when they do not exceed 10 cm in length. 
The weight of one peppercorn in this case is about 50 g. And the color, preferably green, after redness reduces its taste. Grow it on bushes about 1 meter in height, for three months. During this time, 25-35 pods are obtained from one bush.
Did you know? The name Jalapeno comes from the city of Jalapa, where it began to grow.
Small amounts of seasoning are supplied by plantations in the USA, Sri Lanka, China.
Composition
In the pepper a lot of nutrients with a fairly low calorie content.
The caloric content of jalapeno per 100 g is 27 kcal, of which:
- proteins - 0.92 g;
- fats - 0.94 g;
- carbohydrates - 4.74 g;
- water - 88.89 g;
- ash - 4.51 g;
- dietary fiber - 2.6 g
Vitamins per 100 g:- A, ER - 85 mcg;
- alpha carotene - 32 µg;
- beta carotene - 0.968 mg;
- beta cryptoxanthin - 72 mcg;
- Lutein + Zeaxanthin - 657 µg;
- B1, thiamine - 0.043 mg;
- B2, riboflavin - 0.038 mg;
- B5, pantothenic acid - 0.416 mg;
- B6, pyridoxine - 0.19 mg;
- B9, folic acid - 14 µg;
- C, ascorbic acid - 10 mg;
- E, alpha-tocopherol, TE - 0.69 mg;
- K, phylloquinone - 12.9 mcg;
- PP, NE - 0.403 mg.
Did you know? The popularity of this seasoning is so high that in 1982, this pepper was in Earth orbit, where he was brought by American astronauts.
Minerals (per 100 g):
- potassium, K - 193 mg;
- calcium, Ca - 23 mg;
- magnesium, Mg - 15 mg;
- sodium, Na - 1671 mg;
- phosphorus, Ph - 18 mg;
- iron, Fe — 1.88 mg;
- manganese, Mn - 0.114 mg;
- copper, Cu - 146 mcg;
- selenium, Se - 0.4 mcg;
- zinc, Zn - 0.34 mg.
In addition, most essential amino acids, fatty acids (linoleic, oleic, omega-3 and omega-6) are present.Beneficial features
Jalapeno has analgesic, antimicrobial, immunomodulating, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.
We advise you to read about the beneficial properties of other varieties of pepper: chili, gogoshar (ratunda), bitter pepper, cayenne, green sweet, and red pepper.
Its inclusion in the diet will reflect well on the digestive organs, heart and liver.
It is simply indispensable as the prevention of influenza and ARVI.
- Improves digestion. Pepper cleanses the intestines and improves its work, restores the microflora and eliminates pathogenic microorganisms.
- Prevention of diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Jalapeno thins the blood, cleans the blood vessels.
- Removes "bad" cholesterol.
- Tidies up the metabolism.
Important! The main bitterness is found in the seeds. Therefore, in order to get a more gentle and soft taste, remove all the seeds from jalapeno beforehand.
- Strengthens the immune system and protects cells from viruses.
- Normalizes sleep.
- Improves eyesight. It nourishes the body with vitamins and minerals that support normal vision.
- Strengthens hair. Folic acid, iron, included in the pepper, will make your hair softer and more docile.
Where apply
The main use of jalapeno is cooking. In traditional Mexican cuisine it is added to soups, salads, sauces. It is used in fresh, pickled, dried form. But the most famous use of it is making. "nachos" - Stuffed meat pepper.
Because of its beneficial properties and rich composition is widely used in medicine. Tincture is used as a remedy for treating digestive problems and for enhancing immunity. 
Masks and baths based on it help to solve problems with hair and to obtain a warming effect.
Important! Be sure to consult with your doctor before the introduction of such a pepper in the diet.
Harm and contraindications
Do not use pepper in such cases:
- Mouth injury - burns, cracks, wounds.
- Inflammation of the mouth and throat. With angina, tonsillitis and other inflammations, surface irritation will occur.
- Ulcers, colitis, gastritis. With such diseases, pepper will irritate and inflame sore spots even more. In such cases, the pepper is banned completely in any form.
Jalapeno perfectly diversifies your diet and will bring significant benefits to your health. And although it is not as spicy as its elder brother chili pepper, you should still be careful when adding it when cooking.
