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Texas designated the jalapeño as state pepper in 1995. The US demand for jalapeños rises every year due to the popularity of Mexican and Tex Mex foods. On a hot pepper "heat index", the jalapeño is considered mild. Texas ranked first in the production of jalapeño peppers nationwide in 2000.
Jalapeño peppers on the plant - photo © Satrina0 on Flickr -
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