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Cayenne Pepper (capsicum)
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Family |
Solanaceae |
Genus and specie |
Capsicum annuum |
Capsicum, Tabasco, hot pepper, chili and spur pepper.
Cayenne pepper is produced from the capsicum herb, which is a tender, variable annual with branched stems and simple oval, lance-shaped leaves. Bell-shaped, white to green flowers appear in spring and summer, and are followed by hollow fruits, which display differing colors when ripe.
The fruits are used for culinary and medical purposes.
Cayenne pepper has a tonic and antiseptic effect, stimulating the circulatory and digestive systems and increasing perspiration.
It contains capsaicnoids such as capsaicin, as well as vitamin C, saponins and pyrazines. The color of the fruit is due to the carotenoids contained.
Care must be taken when handling fresh peppers, as severe eye irritation can occur if the eyes are touched after handling the peppers.
When eaten, it may cause painful irritation of the mucus membranes of the mouth and throat and excessive intake can be dangerous.
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