Capsicum, also known as red pepper or chili pepper, is known with various names worldwide. Chili pepper is the most used spice in food throughout the world, and has been a part of the human diet in since 7500BC. Chili pepper is generally used as a flavouring spice and is prominent in diets of various communities and cultures worldwide, with a long history of flavouring, colouring, preserving food as well as medication. In chili pepper, more than 200 active constituents have been identified and some of its active constituents play multiple roles in the whole body. Apart from the range of amazing benefits, capsaicin, a pungent principle of hot pepper, is also known as a thermogenic to increase energy expenditure and reduce body fat.
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- CAPSICUM & ITS BENEFITS
- THE BHUT JOLOKIA
- CAPSAICIN AS A FAT BURNER
