Description :
Chili is the spicy fruit of plants belonging to the Capsicum genus. It is used as a vegetable and spice to add heat, flavor, and color to food. Chili is rich in vitamins, especially Vitamin C and Vitamin A.
Scientific name: Capsicum annuum (most commonly cultivated chili species)
Common name: Chili, Chili Pepper
Used fresh, dried, or powdered as a spice.
Adds heat, flavor, and color to curries, soups, sauces, and snacks.
Used in pickles, chutneys, and spice mixes.
Common ingredient in many cuisines around the world.
Contains Capsaicin, which gives chili its spicy taste.
Rich in antioxidants and vitamins.
May help support digestion and metabolism.
Used in some pain-relief creams because capsaicin can reduce certain types of pain.
Capsaicin is used in some skincare and massage products.
Included in certain hair-care products designed to stimulate the scalp.
Used in some warming creams and lotions.
In many parts of India, chilies are used with lemons in traditional practices believed