Chili Peppers

Type: Annual or perennial fruiting plant from the Solanaceae family.

Names: Chili, chili pepper, red pepper, hot pepper, cayenne.
Parts Used: Fruits / Pods fresh, dried, or powdered; used in cooking, sauces, and spice blends.
Powder / Extracts - used in food flavoring, sauces, supplements, and pharmaceuticals.
Capsaicin extracts used in medicinal creams, pain relief products, and food additives.

Key Benefits Digestive support: stimulates appetite and supports digestion. Metabolic support: may aid metabolism and energy expenditure.
Antimicrobial & antioxidant: helps protect cells and combat pathogens.
Pain relief: capsaicin used topically for joint and muscle pain. Uses Culinary: sauces, soups, curries, spice blends, snacks, and condiments.
Medicinal / Nutritional: capsicum extracts in supplements and topical creams.
Industrial: essential oils, extracts, and powders in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.