Can Babies Eat Jalapenos?

Jalapeno is a medium-sized chili pepper. On the Scoville scale, that is a measurement of the pungency, jalapenos are low on heat units, having a range of 3500 – 3600 units. They are usually picked and consumed, while they are still green, but if they are allowed to fully ripen, jalapenos turn the colors of red, orange or yellow.

Jalapenos are known under different names like huachinango, chile gordo or cuaresmeno. The name of these chili peppers comes from the Spanish word Xalapa, meaning the place of origin of the jalapenos. They are vastly cultivated in Mexico, representing 30% of Mexico’s chili production.

Jalapenos consist of 92% water, 6% carbs, 1% protein and some fat. But they are also a rich source of vitamins C, B6, E and K.

Cab Babies Eat Jalapenos?

There are controversial opinions regarding the introduction of chili peppers into babies’ diets, some say it is safe to give jalapenos to babies being 6 months old, when they start eating solid foods, others recommend them only after the age of 12 months. You can start by playing with jalapenos, combining them with other foods and spices. Chili peppers along with cumin and garlic are a great seasoning mix. You should pay attention while being pregnant as well, babies’ taste buds develop when you are 13 – 15 weeks pregnant, which is when they start sampling flavors from mothers’ diets.

Jalapeno Cheese Cornbread for Babies

Ingredients: 1 ½ cups of white cornmeal, 1 tbsp flour, 3 tsp salt, ½ tsp baking powder, 1 cup buttermilk, 4 chopped green onions, 2/3 cup oil, 2 slightly beaten eggs, 1 can cream-style corn, 3 diced jalapenos, ½ diced bell pepper, 1 ½ cups of grated cheddar cheese.

Preheat the oven to 190 °C with the cast iron skillet inside. Combine the dry ingredients in a medium bowl, then add the remaining ingredients, except the cheddar cheese. Remove the skillet from the oven and rub cooking oil on sides and on the bottom. Pour half of the mixture into the hot greased iron skillet. Top with half of the cheddar cheese, pour the remaining batter over and top again with the remaining cheese. Bake at 190 °C for 45 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave the mixture in the oven for another 15 minutes.