Vietnamese red/green Chili (All size)
Chili peppers (also chile, chile pepper, chilli pepper, or chilli), are varieties of the berry-fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, which are members of the nightshade family Solanaceae, cultivated for their pungency. Chili peppers are widely used in many cuisines as a spice to add "heat" to dishes. Chili peppers spread to Asia through its introduction by Portuguese traders, who – aware of its trade value and resemblance to the spiciness of black pepper – promoted its commerce in the Asian spice trade routes. It was introduced in India by the Portuguese towards the end of the 15th century. In 21st century Asian cuisine, chili peppers are commonly used across diverse regions. Red hot chili peppers are 88% water, 9% carbohydrates, 2% protein, and 0.4% fat. In a 100 gram reference amount, chili peppers supply 40 calories, and are a rich source of vitamin C and vitamin B6.View specifications ↓



