Popular varieties and the harm of chili peppers to the human body

The chemical composition and calorie content of chili peppers

Chili pepper is a low-calorie and very healthy product. 100 g of a vegetable contains only 40 kcal, as well as:

• 2 g protein;
• 0.2 g fat;
• 9.5 g carbohydrates;
• 1.5 g dietary fiber;
• 87.7 g of liquid.

In addition, the pepper is rich in many nutrients:

• vitamins: C, E, K, PP, groups B, A;
• macronutrients: K, Ca, Mg, Na, P;
• microelements: Fe, Mn, Cu, Se, Zn.

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Useful and medicinal properties

Chili peppers are great for your health. It is effective in the treatment of a number of diseases, good for the prevention and general strengthening of the body:

• stabilizes the digestive tract;
• has a beneficial effect on the liver;
• normalizes brain activity, relieves headaches;
• strengthens the heart muscle and blood vessels;
• helps to cope with insomnia, stress;
• provokes active hair growth;
• enhances immunity;
• stabilizes blood sugar levels;
• reduces the risk of developing malignant tumors;
• used for weight loss;
• eliminates problems with potency;
• slows down the aging process.

Popular varieties of chili peppers

Chili is an annual herb from South America. A bush 65 cm high is densely covered with elongated, round or small-fruited peppers with small seeds. Their color and severity may vary depending on the variety. The latter depends on the level of capsaicin content. It is to this alkaloid that the vegetable owes its pungency.

Traditional red

Red Thai pepper is the hottest chili... The fruits are small, with a glossy surface. The skin is very thin; when fully ripe, it acquires a bright scarlet hue. Ripe peppers are ground into powder or dried whole. The vegetable is used for the preparation of various spices, sauces, pastes.

Green chili

The variety is a red Thai pepper that has not yet matured. The difference lies only in the chemical composition. Green chili contains fewer vitamins, but the pungency does not differ from a ripe vegetable. It goes well with vegetable or meat dishes, seafood.

Anaheim

Anaheim peppercorns are slightly larger than other species, covered with green skin. Chile has become popular for its moderate pungency and spicy aroma with a fruity undertone. Light notes of bell pepper are caught in the taste. The vegetable is often used in Mexican or Latin American dishes.

Guero

The pepper is bright yellow in color, with a medium degree of pungency. It tastes sweet and has a strong aroma. It goes well with meat or fish. Often, the peppercorns dry out, which makes them darker. Chili Guero is indispensable in the preparation of molle negro sauce.

Pasilla

A moderately pungent variety with a mild flavor and light smoky aroma.The peppercorns are thin, long, and turn dark green when fully ripe. Chili Pasilla is often used dried. It works well in marinades, condiments or sauces.

Poblano

It has a slightly unusual shape for chili. The peppercorns are more reminiscent of the fruits of sweet peppers. The skin is thick, dark green in color. When the vegetable is fully ripe, it takes on a burgundy hue. The taste is spicy, intense, not very spicy. Poblano can be stuffed, canned or harvested for the winter.

Serrano

Chile Serrano bears fruit in small bullet-shaped peppercorns, no more than 4 cm long. As they ripen, their color changes from light green to red-orange. Pepper of moderate pungency, with a slight sourness. Guacamole is prepared from it, added to creamy sauces, corn or rice dishes.

Chipotle

It is a smoked Jalapeno variety. When fresh, the peppercorns are slightly curved, with blunt tips, green in color. Chipotle has a spicy flavor and a smoky aroma with hints of tobacco. Hot peppers are canned in a Mexican spice sauce. It goes well with meat dishes or legumes.

Piquillo, Padron, Habanero, Fresno, etc. are also popular chili varieties.

Chili Pepper Applications

Chili peppers can be safely called a universal product. Besides cooking, it is widely used in cosmetology and folk medicine.

In the army of Trinidad and India, hot pepper pomace is used to produce tear gas.

In folk medicine

Most often, a tincture is prepared from chili, which helps to fight many diseases. Its recipe is simple: the peppercorns are poured with alcohol or vodka at the rate of 1:10 and insisted for 7 days.

The filtered liquid is used in different ways:

• for colds, foot compresses are made on its basis;
• for gout, the inflamed joints are lubricated with a solution;
• to improve appetite before meals, take 15 drops of tincture, diluted in 50 ml of water.

You can slow down the aging process with a hot vegetable paste. A glass of honey is mixed with 0.5 kg of butter and 1 tsp is added. ground Thai chili. The hot-sweet mass is taken in 1 tbsp. l. twice a day. The course is repeated every 3 months.

In cosmetology

An alcoholic tincture of hot pepper is an excellent remedy for strengthening hair. It is rubbed into the scalp, mixed with burdock or castor oil. The hair is wrapped in a towel and kept for 2 hours.

You can also prepare a hair mask. To prepare it you will need:

• 1 tbsp. l. hot chili;
• 1 yolk;
• 20 ml of brandy;
• 1 tbsp. l. olive oil;
• 2 tbsp. l. lemon juice.

The mixture is kept on dry hair for 30 minutes.

A red pepper wrap will help get rid of the "orange peel". The paste consists of:

• 5 g chili;
• 5 g nutmeg;
• 5 ml of cinnamon essential oil;
• 1 tbsp. l. cream;
• 2 tbsp. l. olive oil;
• 1 g of honey.

The mass is applied to well-steamed skin and kept for 15 minutes. The procedure must be repeated 2 times a week for a month.

In cooking

Chile owes its popularity in cooking to its high gastronomic qualities. First and second courses and even desserts are made from it. Garlic, basil, bay leaf, coriander serve as a good addition to pepper.

Guacamole

To prepare a traditional Mexican snack, you need the following ingredients:

• 3 avocados;
• 1 chili;
• 2 tomatoes;
• 1 onion;
• 1 lemon;
• a clove of garlic;
• a bunch of cilantro;
• salt to taste.

Chopped peeled tomatoes, peppers, garlic, onions, cilantro are thoroughly interrupted with a blender. Add lemon juice, a little ice water, salt and mix well. Avocado, cut into cubes, is introduced into the paste, then beat again until smooth.

Spaghetti with garlic and butter

Required Ingredients:

• 500 g spaghetti;
• 2 chili;
• 8 cloves of garlic;
• half a lemon;
• greens;
• 100 ml of olive oil;
• salt and pepper to taste.

Spaghetti is boiled until half cooked. Chopped garlic with chili is fried on a hot surface. Finely chopped greens are added. Put the pasta in a pan with sauce, stir, simmer for several minutes over low heat. Then lemon juice is squeezed out, salted, pepper and brought to full readiness.

Hot soup

To make a hearty, low-calorie soup, you will need:

• 5 tomatoes;
• 2 chili;
• 2 cloves of garlic;
• greens;
• oregano;
• salt and pepper to taste.

Peeled tomatoes with garlic are interrupted with a blender until smooth. Add 1 glass of water and simmer for 10 minutes.

Before serving, season the dish with pepper, salt, herbs to taste.

Chili cocoa

To prepare a spicy drink, you need to take:

• 250 ml of milk;
• 15 g of chocolate;
• 10 g cocoa;
• 50 ml of water;
• a pinch of ground chili;
• cinnamon;
• a bag of vanilla sugar.

Pour cocoa with chili with a little hot water. The mixture is brought to homogeneity. A new portion of boiling water is added and introduced into well-warmed milk. Then put chocolate, vanilla sugar, cinnamon. Bringing to a boil, the drink is removed from the heat and served on the table.

Possible harm and contraindications

Hot chili must be consumed very carefully. It is not recommended to eat pepper if the oral mucosa is damaged. Severe pain and burning can be relieved with milk, cold water, or ice.

The product is contraindicated in people with the following diagnoses:

• pathology of the gastrointestinal tract;
• renal failure;
• liver disease;
• pancreatitis.

Even completely healthy people should not overuse hot peppers. Vegetables are healthy only in moderation, so you need to be smart about including chili in your diet.