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Chili Pepper

Also Known As : Chile pepper, Chile
Technical Name : Capsicum annuum
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a spicy flavour.

Usage Tips

  1. Chili pepper pods can be used fresh or dried.
  2. They can be added to sautéed vegetables, yogurts and dips. They can also be dried and ground to powder, and used in curry dishes and dry vegetable dishes.
  3. Always taste a little piece of chili pepper to determine the spice level before adding to any dishes.

Common names and forms

  1. Chilli Peppers
  2. Fresh Red Pepper

Description

Chili peppers are usually red or green colored chili pepper that may vary in size, shape, flavour, colour, and hotness. They are the fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, members of the nightshade family, Solanaceae. They contain capsaicin, which gives peppers their characteristic pungence and produce mild to intense spice. The five domesticated species of chili peppers include Capsicum annuum (includes bell peppers, wax, cayenne, jalapeños, chiltepin, and all forms of New Mexico chile), Capsicum chinense ( includes the hottest peppers such as the naga, habanero, Datil and Scotch bonnet), Capsicum frutescens( includes malagueta, tabasco and Thai peppers, piri piri, and Malawian Kambuzi), Capsicum baccatum( includes the South American aji peppers), and Capsicum pubescens ( includes the South American rocoto peppers). They can be used as a spice to add spicy flavour to dishes.

Health benefits

  • Chili peppers promotes weight loss by reducing appetite and increasing fat burning.(1)
  • Chili peppers can be used to treat osteoarthritis pain.(2)
  • Chili peppers also help clear mucus from stuffy nose and congested lungs.(2)
  • Chili peppers may help to stop the spread of prostate cancer.(2)

Selection Guide

Choose fresh chili peppers that have deep colors, taut skins and are firm and glossy.

Note

Overconsumption of chili peppers may cause inflammation, swelling, redness and severe pain. Chilli peppers may also cause abdominal pain, cramps and painful diarrhea.(3)

Resource & Links

(1,3) https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/chili-peppers#downsides

(2) http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=29

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