Report On How To Write An Essay On Chili Peppers

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Chili Pepper, scientifically known as Capsicum annuum, is the plant selected to be studied in this report. Specimen was collected from samples taken from home garden.
Members of the nightshade family Solanaceae, Capsicum as Genus and annuum being the species name, chili is the fruit of the plant. The perennial herb is widely cultivated for its edible fruits. Its fruit bears green and red pepper pods where the colour ranges from green to red and from red-orange to green-yellow, occasionally purple, when ripe. Chilies are thought of as a vegetable but it is a source used in their culinary arts as spices or spice blends, food colouring and sauces. An example would be the making of sambal in Asian countries. Part of the plant that is usually harvested …show more content…

Yet, it remain largely confined to that market. Wild species of peppers are also used and exploited for their hot properties. This exploitation of wild species in the long run reached at commercial level. Chili is an important cash crop particularly in India as it is grown for pungency found in its piquant fruits. India for that fact became the world’s largest producer and exporter of chili to countries across the world. Both green and red chilies are used to impact spiciness to the food. While red chili powder is used as condiment in household, the green chili varieties are used in vegetable dishes. Furthermore due to its rich source of various vitamins such as Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and Vitamin P, there is the demand for export of raw chilies and chili powder. Extract of green chilies can also be used as …show more content…

Capsaicin is the main bioactive plant compound in chili peppers that is responsible for their unique hot taste and their health benefits. Utilization of capsaicin and its co-compounds in the preparation of ointments for treatment of arthritic pain (more recommended for tropical medication for arthritis), post-herpetic neuropathic pain and sore muscles. It is also present in mouthwash to combat mouth sores. Capsaicin may also reduce calorie intake to promote weight loss and prevent diseases as it has a good amount of minerals like potassium, manganese, iron and magnesium. Other health benefits would be its use as hangover remedy for alcohol consumption. Besides its soothing effects on the digestive system, it is a powerful heart stimulant to regulate blood flow and strengthen arteries to reduce heart attacks. Chili provide relief from symptoms of cold, sore throats, and circulation for cold hands and

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