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Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Other Name
- Mirch/ Paprika/ الفلفل الحار
- Botanical Name
- Capsicum annuum L.
- Plant Family
- Solanaceae
- Part Used
- Chilli Flakes
- Ingredients
- Chillies
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Constituents
Capsaicin (8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide) is an active component of chili peppers, which are plants belonging to the genus Capsicum. It is an irritant for mammals, including humans, and produces a sensation of burning in any tissue with which it comes into contact.
Features & Benefits
- Food Ingredients Features
Applications & Uses
- Uses
- It is a popular ingredient in most Indian dishes and curries.
- Red Chili is used extensively for making sauces which are used to add spice to other dishes.
- It helps fight Inflammation, Boosts Immunity and protects Heart.
- The capsaicin in Chili is used to repel insects and wild animals.
- Due to presence of Capsaicin compounds, chili pepper is used in preparation of ointment; also used in formulation to be used in arthritic pain and sore muscles.
Properties
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance