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Chilli pepper - fiery flavour for the kitchen

Chilli pepper is a fruit of the genus Capsicum with a hot taste caused by capsaicin. Hundreds of varieties exist, including jalapeño, habanero, and cayenne. Used fresh, dried, and ground. They add bold spicy aroma to dishes. Capsaicin boosts metabolism and releases endorphins.

Chilli pepper - fiery flavour for the kitchen
  • The heat of chilli is caused by the compound capsaicin.
  • Hundreds of varieties exist from mild to extremely hot.
  • Heat is measured on the Scoville scale.
  • Capsaicin boosts metabolism and releases endorphins.
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Nutritional values (100 g of product contains)

Energy
40 kcal
2 %
Proteins
2 g
4 %
Fats
440 mg
< 1 %
Carbohydrates
9 g
3 %
Fiber
2 g
6 %
Salt
23 mg
< 1 %
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Recipes with chilli pepper

Hummus with chilli

Hummus with chilli

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