Organic Chilli Powder 100000 SHU

Botanical Name: Capsicum frutescens L.
Plant Part Used: Fruit
Processing Method: Drying/Grinding

Chili plants are small perennial shrubs belonging to the family Solanaceae. It produces white color small flowers. Unripe chili fruits are green in color, while ripped chili fruits are red in color.  Nowadays, chili with a wide variety of colors is available in the market. Chili is a very popular spice in Asian kitchens. Capsaicin is the active component in chili. Capsaicin’s chemical name is 8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-none amid. It is rich in beta-carotene, vitamin c, and folic acid. The redness of chili is because of its high constituent of carotenoid. It is ideal for maintaining healthy skin and hair.

Red chilies provide pungency and punch to ethnic Indian cuisines due to their ruddy shading and hot taste. When it mixes with coconut, it gives a firm surface to the curry. Chilies are an excellent source of vitamin C that can provide unique shivers to your tongue with extraordinary flavor to your food.

Capsaicin in red chili helps fight inflammation and is a natural remedy for pain relief. It promotes the secretion of digestive juices and deals with problems such as constipation and gas. It is also used as a preservative in the food industry due to its anti-fungal and antibacterial properties. Red chili powder contains capsaicin that deals with triglycerides, cholesterol, and platelet aggregation. It is effective in clearing nasal congestion and clearing mucus in the nose.

Family: Solanaceae  Genus: Capsicum  Species: C. annuum