Jalapenos are medium-hot chili peppers used fresh or pickled to add heat to food. They contain capsaicin that may irritate the mouth and stomach and offer no nutritional benefit for pets. Avoid feeding jalapenos or spicy dishes and keep them out of reach.
Jalapenos are small green peppers that turn red as they ripen. They are used fresh in salsas, stuffed appetizers, and sliced on nachos. Pickled jalapenos are common in jars and on sandwiches.
Canned jalapenos often include vinegar and salt.
Seeds can stick to hands and countertops.
Heat is concentrated in the seeds and white ribs. Even a small piece can cause mouth irritation and stomach upset. Keep cutting boards and pepper scraps out of reach.
Heat varies by pepper, so one jalapeno can be much hotter than another. Oils can linger on fingers and toys. Rinsing with water alone may not remove capsaicin.
