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Chili Peppers (Capsicum) are cone shaped vegetables with a very thin outer skin, crisp flesh, and inner pith dotted with small white seeds. Chilies come in almost every color, but most common are red, green, yellow, and purple.

Health info: The capsaicin in peppers is known to help increase blood flow, aid in alcohol metabolism, and is an expectorant that alleviates bronchitis and emphysema. New evidence suggests that the capsaicin can help fight cancer.

How to choose: Look for vibrantly colored chilies with no signs of wilting. As a rule of thumb, the smaller the chilies the more spicy they will be.

How to store: Chilies can be stored in an airtight bag in the fridge for 2-3 weeks and can be frozen whole in an airtight bag for up to a year.

Climate and origin: Chilies originated in Central and South America and depending on type can be grown in cool temperate to tropical climates. (Zones 4-11 in the U.S.)

Taste: Chilies have a pungent, sweet, and depending on variety, very spicy taste that can cause physical pain. Raw chilies are crisp and soften when cooked.

Vitamins and other nutrients: Chilies are low in calories and an excellent source of vitamin C. They also provide good amounts of iron, calcium, potassium, manganese, and vitamins A,B6, and K.

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Nutrition Facts Peppers Hot Chili Green Raw Serving Size 100g Calories 40 % Daily Value* Total Fat 0.2g 0%     Saturated Fat 0.021g 0% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 7mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 9.46g 3%     Dietary Fiber 1.5g 6%     Sugar 5.1g ~ Protein 2g ~ Vitamin A 24% • Vitamin C 404% Calcium 2% • Iron 7% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Vitamins   %DV Vitamin A 1179IU 24%     Retinol equivalents 59μg ~     Retinol 0μg ~     Alpha-carotene 23μg ~     Beta-carotene 671μg ~     Beta-cryptoxanthin 50μg ~ Vitamin C 242.5mg 404% Vitamin E 0.69mg 2% Vitamin K 14.3μg 18% Vitamin B12 0μg 0% Thiamin 0.09mg 6% Riboflavin 0.09mg 5% Niacin 0.95mg 5% Pantothenic acid 0.061mg 1% Vitamin B6 0.278mg 14% Folate 23μg 6%     Folic Acid 0μg ~     Food Folate 23μg ~     Dietary Folate Equivalents 23μg ~ Choline 11.1mg ~ Lycopene 0μg ~ Lutein+zeazanthin 725μg ~

Minerals   %DV Calcium 18mg 2% Iron 1.2mg 7% Magnesium 25mg 6% Phosphorus 46mg 5% Sodium 7mg 0% Potassium 340mg 10% Zinc 0.3mg 2% Copper 0.174mg 9% Manganese 0.237mg 12% Selenium 0.5μg 1% Water 87.74g ~ Ash 0.6g ~ Useful Stats Percent of Daily Calorie Target (2000 calories) 2% Percent Water Composition 87.74% Protein to Carb Ratio (g/g) 0.21g

Miscellaneous information: Be careful when handling hot peppers. Be sure you wash your hands well or wear gloves. Avoid touching your eyes or other sensitive areas of your body unless you are sure all the capsaicin(spice) is off your hands.

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