Ask an expert: What are the healthy substitutes of jalapeno?

• Expert opinion from Bhanu Kalyani P, Nutritionist
• Expert opinion from Ravali Makam, Nutritionist
• Expert opinion from Aparna Nemalikanti, Nutritionist

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Expert opinion from Bhanu Kalyani P, Nutritionist

The healthy substitutes of jalapeno are: 1. Serrano pepper: When compared with the jalapeno pepper, the serrano pepper has very similar taste. They are bright but don’t have the same level of bitterness. 2. Fresno peppers: Another jalapeno look alike pepper is the fresno peppers. They also have same heat range but fresno peppers are sometimes little hotter and can be upto 10,000 SHU. Fresno peppers have a crisp, smokey and fruity flavour. 3. Anaheim peppers: If jalapeno peppers are too hot, then Anaheim peppers are best choice. They have milder heat and have sweeter in taste.

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Expert opinion from Ravali Makam, Nutritionist

Jalapenos are mostly used for toppings. There are many substitutes for jalapenos. Best substitutes are Bell peppers, Serrano peppers, Freano peppers.

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Expert opinion from Aparna Nemalikanti, Nutritionist

Avery hot green chili pepper used especially in Mexican style cooking. Serrano pepper, Fresno pepper, Anaheim pepper these are the best substitutes of jalapeno.

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