Organic Capsicum Annuum (Chilli) Fruit
Organic Capsicum Annuum (Bird Eye Chilli) Fruit
| Product Type | Whole |
| English/Common Name | Bell Pepper, Chilli Pepper, Green Pepper, Paprica, Paprika, Red Pepper, Sweet Pepper, Cayenne Peppers |
| Botanical Name | Capsicum annuum |
| Indian Name | Shimla Mirch |
| Origin | India |
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General Usage
Capsicum annuum (Bird’s Eye Chilli) Fruit is crucial for the regulation of vision, growth, and reproduction. In Ayurveda, C. annuum is considered important for its Guna (properties) – ruksha (dry), laghu (light) and tikshna (sharp); Rasa (taste) – katu (pungent); and Virya (potency) – ushna (hot). The fruit is a common condiment/ spice in the Indian cuisine, Indonesian cuisine, and Thai cuisine.
Overview
Capsicum annuum, Bird’s Eye Chilli or belongs to family Solanaceae. C. It is small and quite hot (piquant). C. annuum demonstrates lipid-lowering, antihypertensive, antidiabetic and anti-obesity effects. It is considered rich in carotenoids and capsaicinoids, which are precursor to vitamin A and several other nutrients. The Bird’s Eye Chilli Fruit is employed in treatment of dyspepsia accompanied by flatulence. It is cultivated across Southeast Asia and extensively used in Asian cuisine.
Common Names
Spanish: chile dulce, pimiento, pimiento morron
French: carive, paprica, poivron
Germany: Gemuese- Paprika, Spanischer Pfeffer
Netherlands: spaanse Peper
Sweden: spansk Peppar
For Educational Purpose Only
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Please be advised: Before making any changes to your diet you should always consult with your doctor, especially if you are pregnant, nursing or have existing conditions.
Precautionary Information/ Contraindication: Capsicum annuum fruit should not be consumed during pregnancy or nursing. It should be consumed with a doctor’s advice if you are already on any medication. For further clarification, please consult your healthcare practitioner before starting consumption of Capsicum annuum.
Storage Condition: Capsicum annuum should be kept in an airtight container/ bottle away from direct sunlight in a cool & dry place.
Note: The product is organically grown and processed as per national and international guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Agriculture and Manufacturing practice (GAMP). The product is 100% vegetarian and vegan.
References:
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6000222/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird%27s_eye_chili
