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Jalapeño Chile Pepper Slices

Jalapeño chile pepper slices are cut pieces of a medium-hot chili pepper commonly used fresh or pickled to add heat and flavor to foods. As produce, they are a low-calorie vegetable ingredient with notable pungency from capsaicin.

Beneficial properties

low in calories contains capsaicin source of vitamin C provides antioxidants adds flavor without much sodium

Nutritional highlights

Jalapeños provide vitamin C, vitamin A precursors (carotenoids), small amounts of vitamin B6 and folate, and antioxidant phytochemicals including capsaicin.

Caution. May irritate the mouth, stomach, or digestive tract and can worsen reflux symptoms in sensitive individuals.

Conditions it helps with

Chronic Inflammation
Includes: Inflammation
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Heartburn / GERD
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Heartburn & Reflux
Includes: Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD), Heartburn and Acid Reflux
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