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[–] 6 points 2 months ago (1 child)

That's not why. It's because jalapenos are used in a lot of packaged food, and they need a uniform level of spiciness for that food. It's easier for them to start with a bland pepper then add a specific amount of capcacin to bring up the spice to the required level. If they rely on cultivated jalapenos that are spicy, there's a range of heat depending on growing conditions, etc.

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