Chili Peppers

• Type: Annual or perennial fruiting plant from the Solanaceae family. • Names: Chili, chili pepper, red pepper, hot pepper, cayenne. • Parts Used: • Fruits / Pods – fresh, dried, or powdered; used in cooking, sauces, and spice blends. • Powder / Extracts – used in food flavoring, sauces, supplements, and pharmaceuticals. • Capsaicin extracts – used in medicinal creams, pain relief products, and food additives. Key Benefits • Digestive support: stimulates appetite and supports digestion. • Metabolic support: may aid metabolism and energy expenditure. • Antimicrobial & antioxidant: helps protect cells and combat pathogens. • Pain relief: capsaicin used topically for joint and muscle pain. Uses • Culinary: sauces, soups, curries, spice blends, snacks, and condiments. • Medicinal / Nutritional: capsicum extracts in supplements and topical creams. • Industrial: essential oils, extracts, and powders in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.

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