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Capsicum: All You Need To Know About This Incredible Type Of Pepper And Its Nutritional Values
Capsicum is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family Solanaceae, native to the Americas, cultivated worldwide for their chili pepper or bell pepper fruit; according to Wikipedia.
This pepper is very popular in many communities in Nigeria and other African countries. It is ever present in various sauces and soups in these countries.
This spice is claimed by some people to be the most popular in the world. The consumption rate is said to be 20 times more than black pepper which is the second most consumed spice in the world.
What is Capsicum spice?
Capsicum, also known as red pepper or chili pepper, is an herb. Its fruit is commonly applied to the skin for arthritis pain and other conditions. The fruit of the capsicum plant contains a chemical called capsaicin. Capsaicin is what seems to help reduce pain and swelling in those conditions.
Capsicum is a plant genus in the botanical family Solanaceae that comprises all chili and bell peppers, ranging from sweet peppers to very spicy varieties. Black pepper comes from another genus of plants.
The name Capsicum is derived from the Greek word kapto, which means to bite. This refers to the hot burning sensation in the mouth that most chilies produce. Capsicum also originates from the Latin word capsa, which means box, a reflection of the square like shape of the fruit.
What is Capsicum called in English?
They are commonly called chili pepper, red or green pepper, or just pepper in Britain and the US; the large mild form is called bell pepper in the US, capsicum in Australian English and Indian English, and paprika in some other countries (although paprika can also refer to the powdered spice made from various capsicum).
All chili peppers and bell peppers belong to the genus Capsicum. People around the world use Capsicum in traditional medicine; while preliminary research suggests it may have value in Western medicine also.
The main active ingredient in many varieties of chili peppers is capsaicin, which is responsible for their characteristic hot flavor, or pungency. Capsaicin and other Capsicum compounds have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Studies undertaken indicate that Capsicum, including capsaicin, may help reduce pain and lower the risk of metabolic syndrome and cancer. Research also implies it may reduce the risk of death, as well as fight bacterial infections that are resistant to antibiotics.
Examples of chili peppers in this group include:
cayenne, jalapeño, poblano
A second group of peppers is known as Capsicum Chinese. This includes:
Habanero, Datil, Scotch bonnet.
A third group, Capsicum Frutencens, includes tabasco peppers.
Nutritional information of Capsicum:
Chili peppers are excellent sources of plant compounds called phytochemicals, many of which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Although researchers do not view phytochemicals as essential nutrients, as they do vitamins and minerals, the compounds may be valuable for protection against cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Phytochemicals in chili peppers include capsaicinoids, such as capsaicin, which is the main active ingredient. It produces the characteristic pungency and hot taste that many plants in the genus have. Other Capsicum phytochemicals include:
Anthocyanins, flavonoids, phenolic acids, carotenoids such as lutein, lycopene, and zeazanthin.
Additional nutrients in Capsicum include:
vitamins, such as:
vitamin Bs, vitamin C, which is high in red peppers, vitamin E, which is high in dried chili peppers, fiber.
Minerals such as:
Iron, calcium, copper, manganese, molybdenum.
Amino acids such as:
Tryptophan, phenylalanine, lysine.
In Nigeria, we know that the Yoruba tribe know so much about peppers and have been taking advantage of such knowledge to use many varieties of pepper unlike other tribes.
In our subsequent articles, we are going to look at other types of peppers and their characteristics and nutritional information.
Stay with us.
Our company is one of the best companies in Agro-Export Business in Nigeria today. We train individuals and corporate organizations on how to do Export Business the right way; if you are interested, please contact the admin of this forum now for further details.
Capsicum is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family Solanaceae, native to the Americas, cultivated worldwide for their chili pepper or bell pepper fruit; according to Wikipedia.
This pepper is very popular in many communities in Nigeria and other African countries. It is ever present in various sauces and soups in these countries.
This spice is claimed by some people to be the most popular in the world. The consumption rate is said to be 20 times more than black pepper which is the second most consumed spice in the world.
What is Capsicum spice?
Capsicum, also known as red pepper or chili pepper, is an herb. Its fruit is commonly applied to the skin for arthritis pain and other conditions. The fruit of the capsicum plant contains a chemical called capsaicin. Capsaicin is what seems to help reduce pain and swelling in those conditions.
Capsicum is a plant genus in the botanical family Solanaceae that comprises all chili and bell peppers, ranging from sweet peppers to very spicy varieties. Black pepper comes from another genus of plants.
The name Capsicum is derived from the Greek word kapto, which means to bite. This refers to the hot burning sensation in the mouth that most chilies produce. Capsicum also originates from the Latin word capsa, which means box, a reflection of the square like shape of the fruit.
What is Capsicum called in English?
They are commonly called chili pepper, red or green pepper, or just pepper in Britain and the US; the large mild form is called bell pepper in the US, capsicum in Australian English and Indian English, and paprika in some other countries (although paprika can also refer to the powdered spice made from various capsicum).
All chili peppers and bell peppers belong to the genus Capsicum. People around the world use Capsicum in traditional medicine; while preliminary research suggests it may have value in Western medicine also.
The main active ingredient in many varieties of chili peppers is capsaicin, which is responsible for their characteristic hot flavor, or pungency. Capsaicin and other Capsicum compounds have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Studies undertaken indicate that Capsicum, including capsaicin, may help reduce pain and lower the risk of metabolic syndrome and cancer. Research also implies it may reduce the risk of death, as well as fight bacterial infections that are resistant to antibiotics.
Examples of chili peppers in this group include:
cayenne, jalapeño, poblano
A second group of peppers is known as Capsicum Chinese. This includes:
Habanero, Datil, Scotch bonnet.
A third group, Capsicum Frutencens, includes tabasco peppers.
Nutritional information of Capsicum:
Chili peppers are excellent sources of plant compounds called phytochemicals, many of which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Although researchers do not view phytochemicals as essential nutrients, as they do vitamins and minerals, the compounds may be valuable for protection against cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Phytochemicals in chili peppers include capsaicinoids, such as capsaicin, which is the main active ingredient. It produces the characteristic pungency and hot taste that many plants in the genus have. Other Capsicum phytochemicals include:
Anthocyanins, flavonoids, phenolic acids, carotenoids such as lutein, lycopene, and zeazanthin.
Additional nutrients in Capsicum include:
vitamins, such as:
vitamin Bs, vitamin C, which is high in red peppers, vitamin E, which is high in dried chili peppers, fiber.
Minerals such as:
Iron, calcium, copper, manganese, molybdenum.
Amino acids such as:
Tryptophan, phenylalanine, lysine.
In Nigeria, we know that the Yoruba tribe know so much about peppers and have been taking advantage of such knowledge to use many varieties of pepper unlike other tribes.
In our subsequent articles, we are going to look at other types of peppers and their characteristics and nutritional information.
Stay with us.
Our company is one of the best companies in Agro-Export Business in Nigeria today. We train individuals and corporate organizations on how to do Export Business the right way; if you are interested, please contact the admin of this forum now for further details.
