SUPHERB® Red Chilly

Product Type: Whole/TBC/Powder
English/Common Name: Red Chili Pepper
Botanical Name: Capsicum annum
Indian Names: Lal Mirch
Origin: India

Aroma

Pungent, sharp, and smoky.

Texture

A fine to coarse powder.

Color

A vibrant, brilliant red to deep reddish-orange.

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OUR CERTIFICATIONS

Overview

Red chili peppers are the fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum. They are dried and ground to create the powder that is a foundational ingredient in cuisines all over the world. Their heat comes from the compound capsaicin, which is also responsible for many of their health benefits, including pain relief and metabolism-boosting properties. Indian varieties like the Kashmiri chili are known for their brilliant red color and milder heat.

French: Piment rouge
German: Roter Chili
Chinese: Hóng làjiāo (红辣椒)
Arabic: ملفح ل أ ر (Filfil ahmar)
Spanish: Chile rojo, Pimiento rojo
Russian: Красный перец чили (Krasnyy perets chili)
Japanese: レッドチリ (Reddo chiri), 唐辛子 (Tōgarashi)

Red Chili is a powerful stimulating spice. In Ayurveda, its intensely heating nature is used to stimulate digestion, improve circulation, and clear Kapha congestion. It is a potent digestive that fires up Agni and helps to burn toxins (ama). It also promotes sweating, which can help in managing fevers.

As a Foundational Spice: Red chili powder is a key ingredient in almost all savory Indian dishes, providing heat and color.
For a Metabolic Boost: Adding a pinch of chili powder to your meals can help to temporarily boost your metabolism.
For a Pain-Relieving Oil: The powder can be infused into a carrier oil and used topically (with extreme caution and heavily diluted) to help with nerve and muscle pain.

SUPHERB® Chilli

Sourcing

We source a variety of Indian red chilies, from the vibrant and mild Kashmiri to more pungent varieties, selecting them for their color, flavor, and heat profile.

Purity & Processing

The chilies are sun-dried and then ground (often with the stems removed) to create a pure, vibrant, and potent spice powder.

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