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Used both for fresh consumption and in the production of various spices and sauces, these colourful fruits are also a rich source of nutritious vitamins.
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Cleaning Capsaicin, dihydrocapsaicin, antioxidants, antibacterial components
Sweet And Chili Pepper, scientifically known as Capsicum annuum, is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the nightshade family (Solanaceae). The stem structure of the plant is erect and branched and usually grows between 30 cm and 1 metre in length.
The leaves are oval, pointed and coloured green. The flowers are small and white, usually solitary or in pairs. The most distinctive feature of chilli peppers are the fruits, which come in various colours and sizes.These fruits turn from green to red, orange or yellow as they ripen and contain the substance capsaicin, which is the source of their bitter taste.
Used both for fresh consumption and in the production of various spices and sauces, these colourful fruits are also a rich source of nutritious vitamins.
Major Active Ingredients and Proportions
Capsicum annuum (Chilli Pepper or Sweet and Chilli Pepper) contains a number of active ingredients that support various uses of the plant. Chilli peppers are rich in capsaicinoids, the most common of which are capsaicin (0.1-1%) and dihydrocapsaicin (0.05-0.5%). Other capsaicinoids such as nordihydrocapsaicin, homocapsaicin and homodihydrocapsaicin are also present. These compounds provide the characteristic bitterness of chillies and have various health benefits.
Sweet And Chili Peppers are also rich in antioxidants. In particular, it contains high amounts of vitamin C (ascorbic acid, 0.05-0.2%) and vitamin A (retinol equivalent, 0.01-0.05%), as well as carotenoids and flavonoids. Carotenoids include capsanthin, capsorubin, lutein and zeaxanthin (0.05-0.2%); flavonoids include quercetin and luteolin (0.01-0.1%). These components increase the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immune supportive properties of chilli.
Besides these active ingredients, chillies contain a variety of essential oils and other organic compounds, which make them valuable in both food and pharmaceutical applications. This complex composition makes chillies an important plant for nutrition and health.
