Description
Red chilli powder is usually grounded into a powder and used as a spice. Red chilies are dried or pickled in order to store them for a long period of time.
They are an excellent source of vitamin C but excess use of red chilies may cause indigestion and heartburn.
Capsaicin, the chemical that makes chilies hot is known to reduce the risk of skin and stomach cancer.
They contain more vitamin C than an orange. It also acts as a remedy for cold and sinus symptoms. It does not contain any cholesterol.
Red chilli powder consists of dried ripe fruits belonging to the family Solanaceae. Dried red chilly is used in whole form or powdered. The red chilly powder is spicy and the intense heat is concentrated in the seeds. The red chilly powder is the most popular spice ingredient used in India in food preparation. The organic red chilly powder is made by grinding cleaned whole red chillies and packing.
The major active components of red chilly are the pungent capsaicin (capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin), which gives a hot sensation when consumed. Capsaicin demonstrated significant antioxidant properties and has been established for its several beneficial roles in improving the health of human beings.
The dried red chilly powder is a good source of -carotene. Based on research work red chilies may be used to treat overweight and obesity. Red chilli powder has beneficial effects on metabolic syndrome. A metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that arise together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Chilly powder made from red chillies would have all these health-benefiting properties too. Chilly powder is an integral part of Indian cooking. It is the most commonly used food additive which gives the characteristic red color and the fiery taste to food.
Additional information
Weight | 0.1 kg |
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Archana Jain –
Bright red in color and tastes moderately spicy.
samikshya Dass –
The color is bright red, very fresh chilly powder and spicy too.
namrata singh –
Bright red in color and tastes moderately spicy. Perfect for adding extra flavor in your food. Authentic product, Go for it.!!
pooja gupta –
good
urvashi –
Good