General facts about chilli

Heat

Heat in the chilli comes from the alkaloid chemical called capsaicin, which is one reason why a burning sensation in different parts of the mouth. Contrary to popular belief, capsaicin is not from seed but from the placenta. These are fleshy fruit inside the strip, on which the seed is attached. Cells containing capsaicin have a lot of internal pressure, so that when the chili crushed or cut cells burst and sprayed kapsicin inside the fruit. How to measure the strength of peppers? Degree of arousal taste buds may be severely biased case, as the pain threshold that can be transferred from person to person varies widely. For the beginner hot science with its enthusiastic customer named Wilbur Scoville, who was diluted with water, hot pepper, until it no longer felt the pungent taste. So set the basic unit of measurement of intensity of stinging things, which named itself "Scoville" and thus an equal footing with sonorous names such as physical units and tesla ampere. An interesting and easier to understand an example: In normal chili pungent again will you feel if you 100-fold diluted with water, so its strength is 100 SHU. In contrast, type of Habanero peppers your taste buds will not be detected until after 577,000 dilutions (SHU). The potency of pure capsaicin, which managed to isolate the hot fanatik Blair Lazar, the incredible 16 million SHU and it almost requires firearms certificate. Hellish nectar, which he named as "16 Million Reserve" is 16 times stronger than the official most burning chili in the world and 8000 times more potent than the popular Tabasco.

Chili for Health

Widespread belief that spicy food is not good for sensitive stomachs, it is completely wrong! Quite the contrary, chili promote stomach to begin to expel large quantities of gastric juice and thus protects the stomach. Increases blood flow to the digestive tract, thereby speeding up the digestion and eliminate gas. These activities may, depending on where overloaded muscles loosen, become seriously unpleasant nuisance. Some doctors also believe therefore that it is possible with the regular consumption of peppers cure the stomach or duodenal and even hemorrhoids! It is true that capsaicin acts as vazodilatator - expands the capillaries throughout the body, from brain to legs, and yes, just thinking, even in the penis. What does this mean for your sex life, certainly know how to figure out yourself, I can only recommend that you have in the fridge always in stock glass of the most stinging peppers. Nothing you can not be surprised. In addition to just above the most significant effect of capsaicin on men and masculinity is the fact that LDL cholesterol lowering peppers, reduce platelet aggregation, thereby protecting against atherosclerosis and heart and stroke, tending to fade. Capsaicin also contain a number of drops and eye cream.

The following table lists the main ingredient of chilli
Chilli 100 g contain:

40 kcal
1.8 g protein
0.6 g fat
1.5 g carbohydrate
2.4 g fiber
90 g water
0 mg cholesterol
15 mg calcium
0.7 mg iron
290 mg potassium
20 mg magnesium
2 mg sodium
0.28 mg zinc
0.15 mg vitamin A
0.8 mg vitamin E
0.08 mg vitamin B1
0.05 mg vitamin B2
0.06 mg vitamin B3
0.02 mg vitamin B6
180 mg vitamin C
0.05 to 1.7% capsaicin
0.12 to 0.35% of total carotenoids

It should be particularly mentioned that recent research has shown that hot peppers, jalapeno variety is very effective in fighting prostate cancer. Capsaicin was tested in male mice suffering from prostate cancer, which destroyed 80 percent of all diseased cells. The quantity and concentration of capsaicin, which would achieve the same effect as the sick men, and should be much higher. Therefore, scientists think about the preparation of medicines, which includes fresh fruit extract with the appropriate amount of pure capsaicin.

Chili for Weight Loss

Now you know that the ingredients of your work on stinging friends termoregulation center in the brain. The initial response of the organism, the increase in body temperature and thus accelerated the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. Body temperature responses to increase with increased sweating, which cools us. When consuming the peppers begin to relax the hormone adrenaline and noradrenaline, which further reduces appetite. The recommended daily intake is 28 grams of ground hot pepper powder, which they eat meals together. At the Polytechnic University of Oxford have found that when eating chilli metabolism to speed up the body at each meal, which is approximately 700 calories, uses 45 calories of increased metabolic activity, due to the effect of capsaicin. Consequently, they are the Indians so dry and so healthy.

How to put out the sharpness
Sharpness can be put out with patience about 7-10 minutes depending on the amount of power consumed and chilli:) or with dairy products like milk or yogurt. Drinking beer is one of the worst things you can do, because alcohol is a visual run deeper into your senses.

The use of chilli
Chilli is used for many more things than just the pungent taste. Does not differ only in taste but is also used for filling, pickling, drying and smoking. Your choice will be influenced by factors such as size, thickness of skin and flesh thickness and sharpness. Chilli American aborigines have been used as a spice and medicine. Today we know that the peppers in the body acts as an antidepressant, antirheumatic, aphrodisiac, antiseptic, aromatik, diuretic, and much more.

Peppers also contain huge amounts of vitamin C, and what 4-5 times more than lemons or oranges, it is recommended as an adjunct to diet to improve the immune system. You may also boasts an impressive amount of B vitamins, vitamin E, pantothenic acid, beta-carotene and kriptoksantinom. Among the most representative minerals potassium, phosphorus, which is responsible for the aphrodisiac properties of fruits, and iron.

Due to the diverse composition and abundance of vitamins for health will make more if you enjoy the peppers raw as often as possible. So you maintain the most biologically active substances and vitamins, and enjoy the many beneficial effects, which we bring to their mixed fruits.

Dried chili
Dried chillies can be prepared so that they pour boiling water and leave 20 minutes, so they can be mixed in the dish whole, diced or powder. Some, such as the Ancho and Mulato peppers have a pretty thick skin so it can be pressed through a strainer.

Of course, whole dried chillies can grind the soaked instead. Storage of whole dried chilies, it is preferable, since a long time retain aroma and flavor than ground. Grind them in coffee mill or crush them.

Chillies and peppers can be strung together by a thread and dry in the sun or in the oven.

Word of chili
"Cili" or "Chile" - the choice is yours "Chile" is increasingly common spelling in the U.S., and "Chili", which is widely accepted. We can say hot peppers or hot pepper chilies but the word Chili is short and has its own charm.

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