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Capsicum annuum, commonly known as paprika, chili pepper, red pepper, sweet pepper, jalapeño, cayenne, or bell pepper, [5] is a fruiting plant from the family Solanaceae (nightshades), within the genus Capsicum which is native to the northern regions of South America and to southwestern North America. The plant produces berries of many colors ...
Zeaxanthin is one of the most common carotenoids in nature, and is used in the xanthophyll cycle. Synthesized in plants and some micro-organisms, it is the pigment that gives paprika (made from bell peppers), corn, saffron, goji (wolfberries), and many other plants and microbes their characteristic color. [1][2]
Capsaicin (8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide) (/ kæpˈseɪsɪn / or / kæpˈseɪəsɪn /) is an active component of chili peppers, which are plants belonging to the genus Capsicum. It is a potent irritant for mammals, including humans, and produces a sensation of burning in any tissue with which it comes into contact.
The bell pepper (also known as sweet pepper, pepper, capsicum / ˈkæpsɪkəm / [ 1 ] or in some places, mangoes[ 2 ]) is the fruit of plants in the Grossum Group of the species Capsicum annuum. [ 3 ][ 4 ] Cultivars of the plant produce fruits in different colors, including red, yellow, orange, green, white, chocolate, candy cane striped, and ...
Crushed red pepper. Crushed red pepper or red pepper flakes is a condiment or spice [1] consisting of dried and crushed (as opposed to ground) red chili peppers. This condiment is most often produced from cayenne -type peppers, although commercial producers may use a variety of different cultivars, usually within the 30,000–50,000 Scoville ...
The large, mild form is called bell pepper, or is named by color (green pepper, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, etc.) in North America and South Africa, sweet pepper. The name is simply pepper in the United Kingdom and Ireland. [11] The name capsicum is used in Australia, India, Malaysia, New Zealand. [12]
Vitamin C is an essential nutrient involved in the repair of tissue, the formation of collagen, and the enzymatic production of certain neurotransmitters. It is required for the functioning of several enzymes and is important for immune system function. [ 6 ] It also functions as an antioxidant.
Kashmiri red chilli. Kashmiri Red Chilies or Kashmiri Laal Mirch are characterized by their ability to give a dark red colour to food, capable of colouring and adding flavour, while at the same time not allowing the food to become too pungent or spicy. [1] India is the largest consumer and producer. [2] Numerous companies sell the powdered form ...