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Botanical Name:

Capsicum annuum

 

Family:

Solanaceae (Nightshade family)

 

Commercial Part:

Dried mature fruit (whole pods)

Foreign Name of Spices

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  • Spanish: Chile rojo seco

  • French: Piment rouge séché

  • German: Rote Chili

  • Swedish: Röd chili

  • Arabic: فلفل أحمر (Filfil Ahmar)

  • Dutch: Rode chili

  • Italian: Peperoncino rosso

  • Portuguese: Pimenta vermelha

  • Russian: Красный перец (Krasnyy perets)

  • Japanese: 赤唐辛子 (Aka tōgarashi)

  • Chinese: 红辣椒 (Hóng làjiāo)

Red Chilly Pepper

About Me.

Red chilli, one of the world’s most popular spices, is valued for the fiery heat and vibrant color it brings to food. Obtained from the dried fruits of Capsicum annuum, whole red chillies are used in cuisines across the globe to add both flavor and intensity.

 

Originating in the Americas, chillies traveled across continents through trade and quickly became an essential ingredient in Asian, African, and European kitchens.

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Beyond its culinary role, red chilli is known for its rich vitamin content, metabolism-boosting properties, and natural medicinal benefits. The compound capsaicin gives chilli its heat, while also contributing to its health-promoting qualities.

Uses

  • Culinary Uses

    • Widely used in Indian curries, pickles, and spice blends.

    • Adds flavor and heat to sauces, soups, marinades, and stir-fries.

    • Popular in Mexican, Thai, Chinese, and Mediterranean cuisines.

    • Whole chillies are often tempered in oil to infuse flavor before cooking.

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  • Medicinal Uses

    • Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, boosting immunity.

    • Capsaicin aids in pain relief and improves blood circulation.

    • Supports metabolism and digestion.

    • Traditionally used for clearing congestion and improving respiratory health.

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  • Other Uses

    • Used in natural pest repellents and food preservatives.

    • Capsaicin extracted for pharmaceutical and topical pain relief creams.

    • Plays a cultural role in rituals to ward off negativity in Indian traditions.

Types

  • By Heat Level: Mild, Medium, Hot, and Extra Hot.

  • Varieties: Kashmiri Red Chilli (mild, vibrant color), Guntur Chilli (spicy), Byadgi Chilli (deep red, less pungent).

  • Forms: Whole dried pods, flakes, and powders.

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