CHILI - shredded peppers - 250g
Product characteristics
Contents: shredded chili peppers
Country of origin: EU
Classification: Capsicum L.
Weight: 250g
Description
CHILI PEPPERS - shredded - 250g
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Plant descripton General term for many types and varieties of peppers which differ in size, shape and degree of severity according to the degree of capsaicin content. The degree of hotness is determined on the basis of the so-called the Scoville scale - a special range of spices developed by the chemist Wilbur Scoville and takes into account the capsaicin content in a given product or substance. Chili peppers, when dried - whole or powdered, form a spice commonly called chili.
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Properties - capsaicin has a positive effect on blood cholesterol levels, acts as an anticoagulant - improves metabolism, accelerates calorie burning, suppresses appetite - protects against the side effects of taking aspirin - lowers the risk of developing stomach ulcers and cancer - a spice commonly used especially in Mexican, Indian and Far Eastern cuisine |
