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Jalapeño Powder

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[Capsicum annuum] Ground Jalapeño powder, low heat, classic Mexican pepper.

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Jalapeño Powder

Jalapeño powder is made by grinding this famous Mexican pepper, among the most widely grown and used in the world, named after the city of Xalapa.

The Jalapeño Powder Plant

The source pepper, Capsicum annuum, grows on a compact, bushy plant up to 90 centimeters tall, very productive.

How to Sow Jalapeño Powder

Seeds for fruit production are started between February and March, transplanting after the last frosts.

How to Grow Jalapeño Powder

It adapts well to both pot and open-field growing, with regular watering; it yields abundant, staggered harvests throughout summer.

Tips for Jalapeño Powder

The slightly elongated, plump fruits turn from dark green to bright red at full ripeness; they must be fully dried before grinding.

Diseases and Pests of Jalapeño Powder

Waterlogging should be avoided as it favors root rot; a resistant plant that adapts to different climates.

Uses and Curiosities of Jalapeño Powder

Jalapeño powder has a low heat level, around 8,000 SHU: ideal for guacamole, sauces, chili con carne and all Tex-Mex cuisine.

Properties of Jalapeño Powder

Contains capsaicin in modest amounts and vitamin C, along with carotenoids responsible for the red color of the dried fruits.

Nutritional Values of Jalapeño Powder

  • Calories: about 280 kcal
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Fiber: 34 g