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Xcatic pepper

Xcatic peppers are mild, elongated yellow-green chiles used fresh in Yucatecan cooking, often in sauces and stews.

Xcatic pepper — illustrative ingredient image

About Xcatic pepper

Xcatic pepper is a Yucatecan chile with an elongated shape and yellow-green colour, although mature fruit may become more yellow. It is used fresh in Yucatecan sauces, stews, broths, and other cooked preparations, contributing chile aroma, colour, and restrained pungency.

Its flesh is relatively thin, and its flavour is vegetal and aromatic. Heat is mild to moderate but can vary among fruits and commercial sources, while market ripeness can affect colour, flavour, and pungency.

Xcatic peppers are commonly sold fresh, whole, and at different stages of ripeness. They may be used whole or chopped, or blended after the stem is removed; preparation changes their texture and distributes their flavour through the dish.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Xcatic pepper nutrition & diet

Xcatic pepper nutritional value

Reference: Hot pepper

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
27kcal
Protein
1.3g
Carbs
6.9g
Fat
0.3g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Portions & preparation

Reference the identifiable Xcatic pepper as a fresh whole chile, using the edible flesh and considering whether seeds and membranes are retained. Roasting, simmering, pickling, or blending changes the accompanying ingredients and serving form. Dried, powdered, or misidentified peppers should not be treated as equivalent.

Compare the right form: Match the reference to fresh Xcatic pepper, including species or local identification, edible portion, and preparation; do not substitute another yellow-green chile.

Diet considerations

Xcatic pepper is a plant food when the named fresh chile is correctly identified. Plain fresh or cooked pepper generally fits plant-based patterns, but sauces and stews may contain poultry, seafood, dairy, or animal fats. Pickling liquids, coatings, and blended preparations can also add sweeteners, cereals, or other recipe-dependent ingredients.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Taiwan FDA Nutrition Information Database — E75005 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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