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Chili pepper (Latin Capsicum frutescens) Is a very spicy vegetable from the Solanaceae family.
History
From the name of the chili pepper, we can assume that he came to us from the country of the same name. However, in reality, this is not at all the case - the homeland of this culture is distant America. And in the rest of the world, this pepper penetrated only after the discovery of America by Columbus.
Description
Chili peppers have a pungent flavor and a deliciously spicy aroma - this amazing vegetable is greatly influenced by the amount of capsaicin it contains.
Since the hottest part of chili peppers has always been the seeds, it is recommended that they be removed before use.
Where grows
Nowadays, chili peppers are grown almost everywhere. However, the largest plantations of this crop can be found in America, Thailand and India.
Application
Chili peppers are one of the most common spices in the cuisines of the most diverse peoples of the world. They are equally actively used both dried and fresh. Fresh whole pods are most often put in marinades and various preserves. This wonderful vegetable is able to spice up cheeses, pickles, salads, soups, meat dishes and side dishes in the blink of an eye. The powder prepared from it is added to almost any dish - it instantly improves their taste and gives them the missing pungency. In addition, excellent sauces are prepared with the addition of such a powder.
Recently, chili peppers have also been used to make desserts - this funny vegetable can even be found in chocolate. He found his application in cocktails and in various alcoholic beverages.
Chili peppers are very rich in ascorbic acid - they contain twice as much as the famous lemons. This property allows you to actively use this vegetable during colds. And if you often consume at least a little chili pepper, you can lower your cholesterol level, which in turn will allow it to become an excellent preventive measure against various cardiovascular diseases.
In addition, regular consumption of handsome chili promotes the production of the "hormone of happiness" - endorphin, which helps to increase stress resistance, pain threshold and improve blood circulation along with immunity.
Also, chili pepper, consumed in moderation, helps to stimulate the secretion of gastric juice, increase the rate of metabolic processes in the body, increase appetite and normalize the digestive system. It also activates the brain and significantly improves liver function. Epilepsy, hepatitis, bronchial asthma, insomnia, allergies, atherosclerosis - this natural healer can handle everything! What's more, these brightly colored pods also help prevent the development of cancer.
And not so long ago, researchers found that chili peppers can be used for a number of complications caused by diabetes mellitus. For example, a cream based on this vegetable will help relieve pain in the legs - chili pepper extract is one of the main components of many warming and pain-relieving ointments.
For cosmetic purposes, chili is also used quite actively. It is added to toothpastes aimed at improving gum health, as well as various hair masks to promote gum growth. And rubbing a chili cream into your whiskey can get rid of a headache pretty quickly. Also, many manufacturers use this component in the production of effective anti-cellulite creams.
Contraindications
Chili pepper is not recommended for people with certain gastrointestinal problems. It is also important to know that these cute peppers can provoke heartburn, so their use will not hurt to dose.
Also, when eating chili, it is important to ensure that the substances contained in it do not get on the wounds and mucous membranes.
