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Q.Jalapeno Peppers

Anonymous added on August 10, 2011 | Answered

What causes brown lines on jalapeno peppers?

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Nikki
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Answered on August 11, 2011

These are just growth marks. The pepper grows so fast, that sometimes the skin cannot keep up. It cracks a little and heals, which causes the lines. They are completely safe to eat.

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