Red Chilli Peppers

Red chile peppers widely vary in size and shape depending on the variety and environment the pepper is grown in. The pods can be small to large, elongated to short, and have a conical and tapered to multi-lobed, creased, and gnarled shape. The skin may be smooth or wrinkled, waxy, glossy, and taut, transitioning through shades of green, ivory, yellow, orange, purple, and red depending on the variety. Underneath the skin, the thin to thick flesh is aqueous and crisp, encasing a central cavity filled with membranes and round and flat, cream-colored seeds. Red chile peppers may have earthy, sweet, fruity, or smoky flavors, and the spice levels will vary dramatically between cultivars ranging from mild, moderate, to scorching

Nutritional Value

Red chile peppers are a good source of vitamins A, C, B, and E, potassium, and calcium. Some varieties of Red chile peppers also contain capsaicin, which is a chemical compound that triggers the brain to feel the sensation of heat or spice and has been shown to help stimulate the circulatory system and contain anti-inflammatory properties.

Applications

Red chile peppers are popularly incorporated into Asian cuisine, including stir-fries, curries, or noodle dishes, and in Mexican cuisine, they are used to flavor enchiladas, dry-rubs for grilled meats, or bean dishes. Red chile peppers can be stuffed & baked, roasted as a savory side dish, or blended into pasta sauces. The peppers can be dried.

Cultural Info

There are many different varieties of Red chile peppers that are grown in Pakistan. The peppers can be used in traditional dishes such as curries, dals, chutney, and a sauce-like paste made from peppers blended with white wine vinegar and salt. The sauce is primarily consumed with roti, also known as flatbread, and paratha, which is a layered bread.

Pain relief

Capsaicin, the main bioactive plant compound in chili peppers, has some unique properties.cIt binds with pain receptors, which are nerve endings that sense pain. This induces a burning sensation but does not cause any real burning injuries. Even so, high consumption of chili peppers may desensitize your pain receptors over time.

Vitamins and minerals

Chili peppers are rich in various vitamins and minerals. However, since they are only eaten in small amounts, their contribution to your daily intake is minuscule. These spicy fruits boast:

Vitamin C:

Chili peppers are very high in this powerful antioxidant, which is important for wound healing and immune function.

Potassium:

An essential dietary mineral that serves a variety of functions, potassium may reduce your risk of heart disease when consumed in adequate amounts

Vitamin B6:

A family of B vitamins, B6 plays a role in energy metabolism

Vitamin K1:

Also known as phylloquinone, vitamin K1 is essential for blood clotting and healthy bones and kidneys

Vitamin A:

Red chili peppers are high in beta carotene, which your body converts into vitamin A

Copper:

Often lacking in the Western diet, copper is an essential trace element, important for strong bones and healthy neurons.

Nutrition facts

The nutrition facts for 1 tablespoon (15 grams) of raw, fresh, red chili peppers are:

Calories:

6

Water:

88%

Protein:

0.3 grams

Carbs:

1.3 grams

Sugar:

0.8 grams

Fiber:

0.2 grams

Fat:

0.1 grams

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Ahad Farm was established in 1968. The company is based in Hyderabad and Sanghar, Pakistan. We supply onion, wheat, red chili pepper, and mustard seeds along with many more commodities grown economically and supplied to Gulf and Asian countries.

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