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Chili Peppers
Zoe Biron
Most popular spice in the world
200 varieties
Used in all types of cuisine
Add flavor, heat!
Traced back to Aztecs and Mayans
Originated in Central and South America
Spread by explorers in 1500
Scoville ScaleHeat and intensity is measured on a Scoville Scale
Chili extract, dilute with sugar until neutralized
The number of times it needs to be diluted gives you a rating
Capsaicin, chemical responsible for heat
Veins and seeds, 80%
Can survive heating and freezing
Smaller peppers=more seeds relative to size=spicier!!
Water does not help, dairy products or bread
BenefitsGood for you!
Adds flavor, texture and color!
High in vitamins A, C, E and potassium
Digestion, heart disease and clots
Decongestant
Homeopathic
Speed up metabolism
Fresh and DriedStart out green while growing
As they mature they turn yellow, orange and red
The more they ripen/mature the sweeter they get
Dried chilis have a higher concentration of sugars
Flavors are intensified/magnified
Distinctive smoky flavor
Hottest PeppersNaga Jolokia tested over 1,000,000 SHU
Ghost pepper
Range in heat year to year
Naga Viper 1,359,000 SHU 2010
Trinidad Scorpion, 1,463,700 SHU 2011 Australia
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