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Texas State Pepper
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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.
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Jalapeno Peppers: All Creatures.org
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