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Poblano Pepper

Poblano Pepper

Health Benefits:

Aids in weight loss
Fights free radicals
Increases immunity
Lowers blood pressure

Nutrition:

Serving size: 1 pepper; Calories: 13; Fat: .11g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 2mg; Carbs: 2.9g; Fiber: .4g; Sugars: 1.5g; Protein: .55g; Potassium: %DV; Vitamin A: 0%DV; Vitamin C: 86%DV; Calcium: 1%DV; Iron: 1%DV

Did You Know?

  • Compared to other peppers, poblanos are quite mild
  • When they are dried they are called Ancho chiles
  • The Poblano originated in Mexico near the city of Pueblo. "Poblano" means "pepper from Pueblo"

Ways to Eat:

  • Roasted
  • Stuffed
  • Grilled

Farming Trivia:

  • Almost all poblanos grown in the USA are dried to anchos or mulatos while fresh poblanos are mostly imported from Mexico.

Note: Always consult a physician for any specific health questions and concerns. Some of this information may be subject to change should there be any new findings from Federal Health Administration (FHA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), American Medical Association (AMA), American Cancer Society (ACS), and / or other leading food, nutrition and medical advisors.
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