Description

Chili peppers (Capsicum annuum) are the fruits of plants from the genus Capsicum which are members of the nightshade family, Solanaceae. Varieties and Groups include: C. annuum var. glabriusculum, Capsicum annuum var. bola, C. annuum 'Bell', C. annuum 'Cayenne', C. annuum 'Jalapeño' and C. annuum 'New Mexico Group'. Capsaicin is the main bioactive plant compound in chili peppers, responsible for their unique, pungent taste and many of their health benefits. chili pepper is rated between 15 – 16,000,000 Scoville heat units.

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